WACPAW and Eyes on Animals organized a conference on Animal Behavior and Welfare in Bolgatanga (northern region of Ghana) focusing on addressing animal cruelty especifically in the meat-trade of dogs and donkeys. The workshop had 55 participants, including teachers, vets, butchers, farmers, public health workers, media, and the general public. Topics covered included … [Read more...] about WACPAW/EonA organize big Animal-Welfare conference in northern Ghana
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Hunland Trans company makes real efforts to transport animals as correctly as possible
It is important to not see the world in just black and white, and work together when possible instead of pre-judging each other when trying to make the world a gentler place for animals. Although we as an organization would like to see a world without animal transport, especially on long-distance journeys, we do acknowledge that some transport companies try hard to be … [Read more...] about Hunland Trans company makes real efforts to transport animals as correctly as possible
Training the gendarmes on the EU rules protecting animals during transport, France
Today Eyes on Animals and the French NGO Welfarm gave a training course to the French gendarmerie brigade near Massy, south of Paris. The day started off with 4-hrs of theory and was followed by 4 hours at France's largest highway toll, where we would stop any animal trucks that passed. Several small private horse trailers were inspected and conditions were good, but we … [Read more...] about Training the gendarmes on the EU rules protecting animals during transport, France
Czech regulations require that ducks be supported when caught
In the Netherlands, when ducks need to be transported for slaughter, they are lifted by their necks/heads and thrown or tossed into containers. The roughness of this process was captured on video by Animals Rights a few years ago. In Czechia, it's not allowed to hang ducks by their necks. Their regulations explicitly state that ducks must be supported, with a hand under … [Read more...] about Czech regulations require that ducks be supported when caught
Visit to Van Rooi pig slaughterhouse in Helmond (NL) during heat
Today, we conducted an unannounced visit to Van Rooi pig slaughterhouse. We chose a later time in the afternoon (starting at 17:00) because the temperature was expected to rise as the day progressed. At Van Rooi, pigs are delivered until late in the evening (around 20:00). It was 32-33°C in the sun during our visit. At Van Rooi, drivers who need to wait before … [Read more...] about Visit to Van Rooi pig slaughterhouse in Helmond (NL) during heat
Visit to VION Pig Slaughterhouse in Boxtel During Heat
Today, we paid an unannounced visit to the VION pig slaughterhouse in Boxtel (NL). At VION in Boxtel, we have often observed chauffeurs waiting for many hours before pigs could be unloaded. We have also frequently seen trucks, fully loaded with pigs, standing outside the canopy in the sun. Because the situation did not improve sufficiently, we filed an enforcement request … [Read more...] about Visit to VION Pig Slaughterhouse in Boxtel During Heat
VanDrie Group ignores continuous violations in calf imports
In recent years, Eyes on Animals has repeatedly alerted the VanDrie Group to the systematic violations in the importation of Irish calves. During their journey to Dutch calf-fattening farms, young calves are deprived of milk for more than 30 hours, which contravenes the European Transport Regulation. Additionally, we have observed that calves are consistently kicked and … [Read more...] about VanDrie Group ignores continuous violations in calf imports
Consultation with LTO and ZLTO on the Welfare of Goat Kids
Today, Eyes on Animals held a discussion with two representatives from the Netherlands Agricultural and Horticultural Organization (LTO) and the Southern Netherlands Agricultural and Horticultural Organization (ZLTO) regarding the welfare status of goat kids. In 2020, Eyes on Animals published the report "Welfare of Male Goat Kids in Focus." In this report, we … [Read more...] about Consultation with LTO and ZLTO on the Welfare of Goat Kids
Norwegian duck farmer implements improved herding and catching method for ducks
In many countries including the Netherlands, when meat ducks are caught for transport to slaughter, they are typically grabbed by the neck (under the head), several at a time, and thrown into crates or containers from a distance. Holte Gard, a mixed farm in Norway, demonstrates that there is an alternative approach. Using partitions, "lanes" are created at the edges of … [Read more...] about Norwegian duck farmer implements improved herding and catching method for ducks
Visit to Livestock trader and transport company Venneker
Today, we paid a visit to Venneker in Germany to brainstorm animal welfare improvements in pig transportation. Venneker's latest trucks are equipped with sprinklers and 60 fans to reduce heat stress. They also have smart cameras above the loading ramp. Currently, these cameras are primarily used for pig counting, but in the future, they could also be utilized for animal … [Read more...] about Visit to Livestock trader and transport company Venneker
