Today, thanks to JAMTI, we were at a cattle slaughterhouse in the south of Japan where animals are treated calmly and with as much respect as possible. They were wagyu cattle and the plant was among the calmest we have seen. Specialized and skilled lairage caretakers monitor the welfare and conditions for cattle. They wash the cattlle, keep the animals' water troughs … [Read more...] about Japan- Inspection and consultation of cattle slaughterhouse in south Japan
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Follow-up inspection after 20 years of Sainte Hyacinthe market (now Saint Simon market) in Quebec, Canada
Twenty years later- what a positive difference! On October 21, 2026, Eyes on Animals and Welfarm visited the Saint-Simon livestock market in Quebec, formerly known as the Saint-Hyacinthe livestock auction. Twenty years ago, Lesley Moffat, then working for Animals’ Angels, thoroughly and repeatedly investigated this livestock market in Quebec together with Welfarm, … [Read more...] about Follow-up inspection after 20 years of Sainte Hyacinthe market (now Saint Simon market) in Quebec, Canada
Clazing stops using five-tier containers to reduce the risk of catching injuries
Clazing, which operates slaughterhouses in Breukelen, Hunsel, Beringe and Zevenhuizen, is stopping the use of Marel’s five-tier transport containers to reduce the risk of catching injuries. It will now use only Marel’s four-tier containers, which are lower and provide more headspace for the broilers. Eyes on Animals has called for five-tier containers to be phased out … [Read more...] about Clazing stops using five-tier containers to reduce the risk of catching injuries
Visit to a poultry slaughterhouse in the Dutch province of North Holland on a hot day
Today, we visited a large broiler slaughterhouse in the Dutch province of North Holland. Due to the hot weather, we wanted to see what measures the slaughterhouse had taken to prevent heat stress as much as possible. One truck parked in the sun outside the canopyWe first drove to a parking area a few kilometres from the slaughterhouse, where poultry truck drivers have … [Read more...] about Visit to a poultry slaughterhouse in the Dutch province of North Holland on a hot day
Visit to a poultry slaughterhouse in Overijssel on a hot day
Today, we paid an unannounced visit to a broiler slaughterhouse in Overijssel, the Netherlands. With temperatures reaching around 30 °C, we wanted to see whether the slaughterhouse had taken measures to prevent heat stress as much as possible, such as reducing loading densities and carefully planning arrivals to avoid waiting times. We also wanted to see the facilities in … [Read more...] about Visit to a poultry slaughterhouse in Overijssel on a hot day
Financial support for project on sick and injured birds on farms
We have received wonderful news. Stichting Abri voor Dieren has decided to financially support our project to reduce the suffering of sick and injured birds on poultry farms. Thanks to their contribution, we can test and help introduce more humane ways of putting these animals out of their misery. Poultry farmers deal almost daily with birds that become sick, injured or … [Read more...] about Financial support for project on sick and injured birds on farms
Brittany Ferries to stop transporting live animals as of September 2026
After years of exposing the route of unweaned calves from Ireland to the Netherlands, there is progress. Brittany Ferries has decided to go back to their original plan of banning live animal transports on their ferry services. Under pressure from industry they allowed it this past year but due to all the recent negative publicity they have decided to stop again. Thank you … [Read more...] about Brittany Ferries to stop transporting live animals as of September 2026
Testing a non-penetrating captive-bolt device for euthanizing chickens
Today Eyes on Animals tested the CASH Small Animal Tool together with MHS Consultancy and Dr. Bert Lambooij. This non-penetrating captive-bolt device is designed to kill small animals quickly and humanely. Why this project?Poultry farmers deal almost daily with birds that become sick or injured. Often, these birds are killed to prevent further suffering and the risk of … [Read more...] about Testing a non-penetrating captive-bolt device for euthanizing chickens
Visit to Clazing poultry slaughterhouse in Breukelen (NL) on a hot summer day
Today we made an unannounced visit to Clazing poultry slaughterhouse in Breukelen, the Netherlands. Our aim was to see what measures had been put in place to reduce heat stress in the broilers arriving and lairaged at the plant. We were openly welcomed by the plant manager, who appreciated that we approached the conversation respectfully and constructively. He gave us … [Read more...] about Visit to Clazing poultry slaughterhouse in Breukelen (NL) on a hot summer day
Testing the H2H Euthanizer for sick or injured laying hens
Today, Eyes on Animals tested the H2H Euthanizer, developed by Top Equipment, for the emergency killing of sick and injured poultry. The importance of more humane tools for killing birds that are sufferingOver the past year, Eyes on Animals has been encouraging the poultry industry to adopt alternatives to cervical dislocation for birds that are injured, sick or … [Read more...] about Testing the H2H Euthanizer for sick or injured laying hens
