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
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Visit to unique dairy farm producing for Harmony Organics, Canada
Recently Lesley from Eyes on Animals was visiting her parents in Canada for the summer holidays and had the chance to visit a dairy farmer there that was doing things differently. He founded Harmony Organics. Lesley had heard of him from a TV show called La Semaine Verte on CBC and thus knew he and his wife were farming with compassion and showed reciprocity to their … [Read more...] about Visit to unique dairy farm producing for Harmony Organics, Canada
Meeting with World Halal Union, Turkey
Today Eyes on Animals is in Bursa at the World Halal Union headquarters to meet with the director, Mr. Ahmet Gelir. The World Halal Union in a non-governmental organization that connects 52 Islamic countries worldwide and works on awareness and Halal certification. Our inspector, Asalet Sancakdaroglu, … [Read more...] about Meeting with World Halal Union, Turkey
Training in stunning at Gölhisar cattle slaughterhouse, Turkey
The Gölhisar State Slaughterhouse is a government-operated abattoir in Gölhisar that slaughters approximately 30 cattle per week. Asalet from Eyes on Animals conducted a training this morning at the plant, teaching the workers and manager how a captive bolt stunner works and how to render animals unconscious before restraint and slaughter so that their suffering is … [Read more...] about Training in stunning at Gölhisar cattle slaughterhouse, Turkey
Training on how to use a stunner at Uşak Municipality Abattoir, Turkey
On August 14, 2023, our organization, Eyes on Animals, conducted a stunning and slaughtering training session at the Uşak Municipality Abattoir. I, Asalet Sancakdaroglu, represented our organization during this event. The president of the Animal Friends Association, HAYDOS, Ms. Türkan Dağdelen, took the lead in this endeavor. She introduced us to the officials at the … [Read more...] about Training on how to use a stunner at Uşak Municipality Abattoir, Turkey
Meeting and presentation on animal welfare concerns during slaughter with Et Süt in Turkey
Eyes on Animals' inspector in Turkey, Asalet Sancakdaroglu, and Professor Mrs. Duygu Dalgın held an important meeting with Et Süt (Meat and Dairy) Kurumu in Ankara. They are a government body and oversee meat and dairy sales in throughout the country. During this meeting, Asalet gave a presentation on our years of visiting Turkish cattle and sheep slaughterhouses and the … [Read more...] about Meeting and presentation on animal welfare concerns during slaughter with Et Süt in Turkey
Mitigation of chicken suffering at JFamco slaughterhouse in Accra (Ghana)
During our visit to the JFamco slaughterhouse in Accra (December 2022), we witnessed deeply distressing treatment of chickens. They were subjected to very brutal killing methods, which entailed having their throats cut first and then being thrown into a deep container while still conscious. Due to inadequate restraint during the cutting process, the cuts were often … [Read more...] about Mitigation of chicken suffering at JFamco slaughterhouse in Accra (Ghana)
WACPAW and EonA construct ramp at Olive Abattoir in Gbawe (Ghana) to reduce injuries
In a team effort, WACPAW (West African Centre for the Protection of Animal Welfare) and Eyes on Animals have constructed a substantial concrete ramp at the Olive pig abattoir in Gbawe. During our visit in December 2022, we witnessed pigs being forcefully pushed off trucks lacking loading ramps, causing them to fall more than a meter onto the concrete pavement. This led to … [Read more...] about WACPAW and EonA construct ramp at Olive Abattoir in Gbawe (Ghana) to reduce injuries
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
