Im vergangenen Sommer besuchte Eyes on Animals umangekündigt das Schlachthaus für Geflügel GPS in Nunspeet. An der Rückseite des Schlachthauses hat GPS eine bewaldete Fläche, auf der die Transporter im Schatten stehen können. Neben den Transportern sind mehrere große Ventilatoren aufgestellt. In den Tierräumen hat GPS große Ventilatoren mit Sprinklern - mit ihnen kann … [Mehr...] about Gute Vorkehrungen gegen Hitze beim Schlachthaus für Geflügel GPS in Nunspeet
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Visit to duck slaughterhouse Tomassen in Ermelo
Today our team visited duck slaughterhouse Tomassen in Ermelo. Tomassen is the only duck slaughterhouse in the Netherlands. The duck meat is largely exported to Western Europe. They also serve the Asian market. A small part goes to Dutch supermarkets and catering. At Tomassen, ducks are stunned with an electric water bath. There is a lot of discussion about this stunning … [Mehr...] about Visit to duck slaughterhouse Tomassen in Ermelo
Unbefriedigende Kontrolle eines Nerztransporters durch die NVWA
Anfang Juli erhielt Eyes on Animals von Kollegen der Animal Welfare Foundation die Information, dass ein bulgarischer Transporter auf dem Weg in die Niederlande (Putten) ist, um Nerze für eine Pelztierfarm in Griechenland zu laden. Auf Grund der ungeeignet erscheinenden Transportbehältnisse und fehlerhaften Papiere informiert Eyes on Animals die zuständige Veterinärbehörde … [Mehr...] about Unbefriedigende Kontrolle eines Nerztransporters durch die NVWA
Hitze-Protokoll, um Schweine vor Hitzestress zu schützen, versagt
Das von der Industrie aufgestellte Hitze-Protokoll schützt die Schweine nicht vor Hitzestress und wird regelmäßig mißachtet. Bei unseren Inspektionen hat Eyes on Animals viele Schweine beobachtet, die in den Warteschlangen außerhalb der Schlachthöfe unter Hitzestress litten. Zahlreiche Schweinetransporte kamen an, als die Temperatur bereits 35 Grad überschritt. Das … [Mehr...] about Hitze-Protokoll, um Schweine vor Hitzestress zu schützen, versagt
Visit to poultry slaughterhouse Mieki in Hunsel
Today was very hot out so we brought an unannounced visit to to poultry slaughterhouse Mieki in Hunsel. Mieki is part of Van Miert in Breukelen. At the time of our visit (around 16:30) there was no more supply of chickens. We spoke briefly with a Mieki employee. He informed us that they stop the slaughter quite early in Hunsel. According to him, there were no problems with … [Mehr...] about Visit to poultry slaughterhouse Mieki in Hunsel
Visit to pig slaughterhouse Pali in Geldrop (NL)
Today we made an unannounced visit to the Pali pig slaughterhouse in Geldrop. When we arrived (13:45) there was no activity. The manager told us that because of the extreme heat all the pigs had already been taken inside before 12 noon. He explained that their pig trucks never have to wait outside the plant. Pali has their own transporters (no external transport companies) … [Mehr...] about Visit to pig slaughterhouse Pali in Geldrop (NL)
Visit to Compaxo pig slaughterhouse in Zevenaar (NL)
Today we inspected Compaxo, a pig slaughterhouse in Zevenaar. Outside temperatures are 33 degrees Celsius in the shade and 37 degrees Celsius in the sun. Because the temperature is above 27 degrees Celsius the industry’s heat protocol is active. We are welcomed by two managers from Compaxo. They explain to us that the arrival of pigs is staggered over the course of the … [Mehr...] about Visit to Compaxo pig slaughterhouse in Zevenaar (NL)
Visit to pig slaughterhouse VION in Boxtel during the heatwave
Because of the extreme heat we made an unannounced visit to slaughterhouse VION in Boxtel today. On arrival (10:45, 38 degrees Celsius) there were no less than 8 loaded pig trucks waiting in front of the slaughterhouse. The trucks were parked in direct sunlight. There were a few small fans and the asphalt was sprayed with water, however, these measures were inadequate to … [Mehr...] about Visit to pig slaughterhouse VION in Boxtel during the heatwave
Bezoek aan varkensslachterij VION in Boxtel tijdens hittegolf
In verband met de extreme hitte brachten wij vandaag een onaangekondigd bezoek aan slachterij VION in Boxtel. Bij aankomst (10:45, 38 graden Celsius) stonden er maar liefst 8 geladen varkenstrucks voor de slachterij te wachten. De trucks stonden pal in de zon. Er waren een paar kleine ventilatoren aanwezig en het asfalt werd nat gespoten. Deze maatregelen waren echter … [Mehr...] about Bezoek aan varkensslachterij VION in Boxtel tijdens hittegolf
Visit to Westfort pig slaughterhouse in IJsselstein
Today was very hot out so we brought an unannounced visit to Westfort pig slaughterhouse in IJsselstein (NL) to check on the condition of the pigs being brought to slaughter there. We arrived at around noon when the temperature was approximately 28 degrees Celsius. We spoke to the manager and an animal welfare officer of the slaughterhouse and together checked on some of … [Mehr...] about Visit to Westfort pig slaughterhouse in IJsselstein
