Heute hat CABI einen Artikel mit einer Fallstudie veröffentlicht, den wir gemeinsam mit Dr. Temple Grandin verfasst haben. In dem Artikel geht es um die Verbesserungen, die wir am Design und im Umgang in einem Hochleistungsschlachthof für Schweine vorgenommen haben, in dem die automatische Elektrobetäubung eingesetzt wird. Durch die Verbesserungen konnten Angst und Leiden … [Mehr...] about Eyes on Animals veröffentlicht gemeinsam mit Dr. Temple Grandin einen Artikel auf CABI
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Visit to laying hen slaughterhouse in Flanders
Today, we paid a visit to a large slaughterhouse in Flanders, where laying hens from the Netherlands, France, Germany and Belgium are processed. Our aim was to observe the measures in place to prevent heat stress and to raise concerns about the containers in which part of the hens are transported. After a productive discussion, we were given access to observe the lairage, … [Mehr...] about Visit to laying hen slaughterhouse in Flanders
Loading piglets at Van Rooi: reflecting together on how to reduce stress
Today we observed the loading of piglets at the Van Rooi assembly centre in Lieshout. The piglets being loaded were surplus animals, selected for slaughter in Croatia due to issues such as bitten ears or umbilical hernias. Our aim was to gain insight into how ‘fitness for transport’ is assessed, and to explore ways to reduce stress during loading. Herding and loading – … [Mehr...] about Loading piglets at Van Rooi: reflecting together on how to reduce stress
Visit to poultry slaughterhouse Wilki in Ravels (Belgium)
Today, our team made an unannounced visit to slaughterhouse Wilki in Ravels, where large numbers of Dutch laying hens are slaughtered. At our suggestion, Wilki previously installed a canopy for poultry trucks. In warm weather, loaded trucks can wait here instead of standing in direct sunlight. We inspected the canopy today: it accommodates 2–3 trucks and is equipped … [Mehr...] about Visit to poultry slaughterhouse Wilki in Ravels (Belgium)
EonA at the final PigStun Project conference, Brussels
Eyes on Animals attended the final PigStun conference in Brussels. PigStun is an EU-funded project led by scientists to explore alternative stunning methods to high-concentration CO2 gas for rendering pigs unconscious before slaughter in high-throughput facilities. This study is important because CO2 gas is painful for pigs; it’s highly acidic, causing irritation to the … [Mehr...] about EonA at the final PigStun Project conference, Brussels
