On Tuesday and Wednesday 23rd and 24th June 2026, the Wacpaw/EonA team was in Accra on the invitation of Frankatson Limited to participate in a two day Pig and Poultry Seminar. We gave talks to 76 pig farmers on humane housing, transportation and slaughter. The Ghanaian farmers expressed their gratitude for sharing important knowledge on animal behaviour and welfare with … [Mehr...] about Two-day workshop for pig and poultry farmers in Ghana on better housing and slaughter methods
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Fortbildungskurs zum Thema Tierschutz für Landwirte, Transportunternehmen und Metzger im Norden Ghanas
Das Team von EonA/WACPAW in Ghana hat in der vergangenen Woche drei Fortbildungen zum Thema Tierschutz für Landwirte, Transportunternehmen und Metzger in den Distrikten Tolon und Savelugu durchgeführt. Wir gaben praktische Tipps zum humanen Umgang mit Tieren, Tiergesundheit, artgerechter Ernährung, Biosicherheit, stressarmem Be- und Entladen sowie zu humanen … [Mehr...] about Fortbildungskurs zum Thema Tierschutz für Landwirte, Transportunternehmen und Metzger im Norden Ghanas
Folgeschulung zum Thema Betäubung im Schlachthof Krofrom, Ghana
Heute kehrte das Team von WACPAW/EonA zum Schlachthof Krofrom in Kumasi zurück, um die Bedingungen zu überprüfen und die Metzger erneut in der korrekten und effektiven Verwendung des Bolzenschussgeräts vor der Schlachtung zu schulen. Wir haben diesen Schlachthof vor drei Jahren zum ersten Mal geschult und damals einen Bolzenschussapparat zur Verfügung gestellt, der … [Mehr...] about Folgeschulung zum Thema Betäubung im Schlachthof Krofrom, Ghana
Follow-up training on stunning at Pretty Pipers Pig Abattoir, Ghana
In our effort to put an end to the clubbing of pigs in Ghanaian abattoirs, we taught the workers at this combined pig farm/abattoir how to use a captive bolt stunner half-a-year ago. Unfortunately, the stunner we gave them after this training was no longer functioning after being used intensively for this last month without interruption. Christmas time is always very busy … [Mehr...] about Follow-up training on stunning at Pretty Pipers Pig Abattoir, Ghana
Training on captive bolt stunning at Geomatela Pig Farm and Abattoir, Ghana
Now equipped with 10 new captive bolt stunners and cartridges, WACPAW/EonA got right into the field. Our first training this week on humane stunning took place at Geomatela pig farm in Somanya, in Ghana's eastern region. Around 100 pigs here are slaughtered each week, and because there are not enough pigs on site, most animals are purchased from other … [Mehr...] about Training on captive bolt stunning at Geomatela Pig Farm and Abattoir, Ghana
Training of the Official Road Traffic Inspectors in Törökbalínt, Hungary
Today we gave a training to the Official Hungarian Road Traffic Inspectors about the EU laws set up to protect farm animals during transport. We covered crucial things such as minimum EU space requirements on board, appropriate drinking water systems for the specific type and age of animals on board, maximum transport times and minimum level of fitness the animals need to … [Mehr...] about Training of the Official Road Traffic Inspectors in Törökbalínt, Hungary
Online training for Kipster farm manager in the USA
Today, Eyes on Animals provided an online training session to the manager of several Kipster laying hen barns in the USA, operated under franchise by MPS Egg Farms. As this farm manager recently started managing the Kipster houses, he plays a key role in safeguarding animal welfare during all stages of production, including during depopulation, the training focused on … [Mehr...] about Online training for Kipster farm manager in the USA
EonA gives presentations of better practices for pig and cattle slaughterhouses to Japanese delegation
Today was our last day hosting the Japanese delegation from Jamti (Japanese Meat Technology Institute, made up of 200 members from the Japanese meat industry, including slaughterhouse managers and animal scientist). Eyes on Animals held 2 presentations for them- one of the training we give to workers of pig slaughterhouses and one of the training we give to workers in … [Mehr...] about EonA gives presentations of better practices for pig and cattle slaughterhouses to Japanese delegation
Training on pig welfare and humane slaughter at Pretty Piper Pig farm, Ghana
Sadly factory pig farming is growing in Ghana. WACPAW/EonA are busy making sure the same mistakes made in the west are not repeated. The WACPAW/EonA team recently returned to Pretty Piper Pig Farm, after visiting it for the first time earlier in the summer. The purpose of today’s visit was to train farmhands, management, and slaughtermen in three key areas: pig … [Mehr...] about Training on pig welfare and humane slaughter at Pretty Piper Pig farm, Ghana
Training on cattle behaviour and welfare at FamilyBeef slaughterhouse in Epe (NL)
Today, Eyes on Animals, together with MHS Consultancy, gave an animal welfare training to the staff of the FamilyBeef cattle slaughterhouse. Using photos and videos, we guided them through the sensory world of the cow:🔹 How does a cow see?🔹 What does she hear?🔹 What does her behaviour tell us? Hesitating or refusing to walk is rarely due to … [Mehr...] about Training on cattle behaviour and welfare at FamilyBeef slaughterhouse in Epe (NL)
