Eyes on Animals gave a talk today to 36 veterinarians at the FVE (Federation of Veterinarians of Europe ). The international audience was made out of veterinarians working as official inspectors from governments across Europe. We started off about the pain and panic pigs experience when CO2-gas is used to stun pigs at large pig slaughterhouses and the need for a more … [Mehr...] about EonA gives a talk to FVE on our improved pig electric-stunning design (to help phase out CO2 gas)
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Visit to VION cattle and pig slaughterhouse in Crailsheim, Germany
Today, Eyes on Animals visited a large pig and cattle slaughterhouse of VION in Crailsheim, Germany. Despite arriving without an appointment, the manager immediately made time for us. This allowed us to dive into key topics, including public concerns about CO₂ stunning for pigs and our work on a less stressful alternative: an optimized automatic electrical stunning system. … [Mehr...] about Visit to VION cattle and pig slaughterhouse in Crailsheim, Germany
Good News from Ghana: Major Improvements at Cape Coast Slaughter Slab
Over the past five years, Eyes on Animals and WACPAW have worked together to reduce animal suffering at the Cape Coast cattle slaughter slab in Ghana. Initially, cattle endured severe stress and suffering due to harsh handling practices, including being forcibly tripped, tightly tethered, and slaughtered without stunning.Thanks to ongoing training by WACPAW and EonA and … [Mehr...] about Good News from Ghana: Major Improvements at Cape Coast Slaughter Slab
Unannounced visit to piglet slaughterhouse Beck in Kupferzell, Germany
Today, Eyes on Animals conducted an unannounced visit to a large slaughterhouse in Germany specializing in piglets. This facility often processes piglets with minor abnormalities, such as navel hernias, swollen joints, or bitten tails. These conditions can impair growth, potentially worsen, or require medical treatment, making early slaughter the most cost-effective … [Mehr...] about Unannounced visit to piglet slaughterhouse Beck in Kupferzell, Germany
Visit to Van Rooi assembly center in Lieshout (NL): focus on slaughter piglets
Today, Eyes on Animals conducted an unannounced visit to the Van Rooi assembly center in Lieshout. The purpose of our visit was to gain more insight into the export of slaughter pigs and sows. These so-called “end-of-career animals” deserve extra attention in our view, as their condition is often suboptimal. Sows are usually culled due to fertility problems or reduced … [Mehr...] about Visit to Van Rooi assembly center in Lieshout (NL): focus on slaughter piglets
Visit to FamilyBeef cattle slaughterhouse in Epe (NL)
Today Eyes on Animals and MHS Consultancy visited the cattle slaughterhouse FamilyBeef in Epe, formerly known as Gosschalk. Since its acquisition by FamilyBeef, the facility has stopped slaughtering pigs and now exclusively slaughters cattle (including dairy cows and calves). During our visit, we assessed the waiting pens, raceways, stunning, and bleeding processes. … [Mehr...] about Visit to FamilyBeef cattle slaughterhouse in Epe (NL)
Präsentation der neu entwickelten Elektrobetäubung für Schweine (als humanere Alternative zu CO2-Gas) vor niederländischen Schlachthofinspektoren
Heute haben wir vor Schlachthofinspektoren der Niederländischen Behörde für die Sicherheit von Lebensmitteln (NVWA) darüber gesprochen, wie wir in Zusammenarbeit mit Dr. Temple Grandin einen großen Schweineschlachtbetrieb umgestaltet haben, um die automatisierte Elektrobetäubung erheblich zu verbessern, damit eine praktikable, realistischere und humanere Betäubungsmethode … [Mehr...] about Präsentation der neu entwickelten Elektrobetäubung für Schweine (als humanere Alternative zu CO2-Gas) vor niederländischen Schlachthofinspektoren
Duitse manager van varkensslachthuis bezoekt groot slachthuis dat we hebben helpen herontwerpen
Vandaag bracht het Eyes on Animals team een bezoek aan een groot varkensslachthuis met een gloednieuw en verbeterd automatisch elektrisch bedwelmingsontwerp. Eyes on Animals heeft 3,5 jaar geleden samen met het slachthuis in kwestie gewerkt aan het nieuwe ontwerp en de afgelopen 2 jaar is het in gebruik genomen. We werkten aan dit project om een beter en levensvatbaar … [Mehr...] about Duitse manager van varkensslachthuis bezoekt groot slachthuis dat we hebben helpen herontwerpen
Der Bericht „Der Schlachthof aus der Sicht eines Schweins“ wurde für die japanische Fleischindustrie übersetzt
Wir freuen uns sehr, dass das Japanische Institut für Fleischtechnologie (JAMTI) den Bericht von Eyes on Animals, „Seeing your slaughterhouse through the eyes of a pig“, ins Japanische übersetzt hat. Dieses umfassende Dokument, das über 200 Seiten umfasst, bietet praktische Ratschläge zur Verringerung des Tierleidens in Schlachthöfen. Um den Bericht so benutzerfreundlich … [Mehr...] about Der Bericht „Der Schlachthof aus der Sicht eines Schweins“ wurde für die japanische Fleischindustrie übersetzt
Visit to Vion pig slaughterhouse in Groenlo (NL)
Today, Eyes on Animals visited the Vion pig slaughterhouse in Groenlo, NL, where a major renovation has recently taken place. At Vion Groenlo, approximately 550 pigs per hour are stunned using CO2 gas, and the facility slaughters both conventional pigs and concept pigs, such as organic. Implemented recommendations We’re pleased to report that several recommendations … [Mehr...] about Visit to Vion pig slaughterhouse in Groenlo (NL)
