Immediately after a visit from Eyes on Animals during the summer heatwave, Compaxo rented, and then purchased several fans to reduce heatstress in pigs held on stationary trucks waiting for slaughter. The fans were placed next to those trucks waiting in the lairage and in the vicinity of the slaughterhouse. We advised Compaxo to elevate some of the fans in order for the … [Read more...] about Compaxo slaughterhouse takes measurements to reduce heatstress
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Practical training course on humane slaughter at Cape Coast University slaughterhouse, Ghana
Eyes on Animals and WACPAW were busy this afternoon teaching butchers and agricultural students at Cape Coast university slaughterhouse how to maintain and clean the captive bolts which we gave them last year. Since last years’ training, all animals at the university abattoir are stunned first. We also assisted them in developing humane restraint techniques for rabbits … [Read more...] about Practical training course on humane slaughter at Cape Coast University slaughterhouse, Ghana
Follow-up check of Cape Coast cattle slaughterhouse, Ghana
Today we did a follow-up inspection of the Cape Coast cattle slaughterhouse, where we gave a training last year and distributed captive bolt pistols and cartridges, so they could render cattle unconscious before cutting their throats. Employees let us know that they are too afraid to stun all of the cattle because some of the cattle can be very wild or aggressive. We … [Read more...] about Follow-up check of Cape Coast cattle slaughterhouse, Ghana
Eyes on Animals off to Ghana, thank you to KLM
Our team is off to Ghana today to join the local group WACPAW to again help inspect and improve slaughter conditions there. We are bringing lots of equipment with us that is not available in Ghana, in order to help reduce pain during suffering (knife sharpeners, proper knives, stunners…). This excessive baggage normally would have cost us 100 euro but KLM, after hearing … [Read more...] about Eyes on Animals off to Ghana, thank you to KLM
Beernink slaughterhouse in Oldenzaal (NL) shows no interest in animal welfare advice
At the end of May, Eyes on Animals made an unannounced visit to the Beernink slaughterhouse in Oldenzaal (NL). We spoke briefly with the owner about the work of Eyes on Animals and the state of animal welfare in their slaughterhouse. At Beernink cattle, sheep, goats and Billy goats are slaughtered. Some of the animals are slaughtered for the halal market, but stunning … [Read more...] about Beernink slaughterhouse in Oldenzaal (NL) shows no interest in animal welfare advice
Slaughterhouse ESA donates equipment to EonA project in Ghana
Since 2017, Eyes on Animals has been working in Ghana to reduce the suffering of animals in slaughterhouses. Although Eyes on Animals has convinced several slaughterhouses to stun the animals before slaughter, most animals in Ghana still have their throats cut while still fully conscious. Blunt and short knives are often used causing the animals tremendous pain. … [Read more...] about Slaughterhouse ESA donates equipment to EonA project in Ghana
Ban on livestock transport at 35℃ or more
Minister Schouten is going to ban domestic cattle transport at 35 degrees Celsius or more. Although the red meat industry had already voluntarily agreed not to transport animals at 35 degrees Celsius or more, the poultry sector had not joined in. Last summer, hundreds of thousands of chickens were transported at temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius. In several … [Read more...] about Ban on livestock transport at 35℃ or more
Slaughterhouse in Tamale (Ghana) closes drains to prevent cattle from falling in and breaking their legs
During our visits to a slaughterhouse in Tamale (Ghana) we witnessed how cattle were falling into uncovered drains, causing extreme suffering, including, cattle breaking their legs and not being able to get back up again. Cattle where than violently dragged to the kill floor by being pulled and dragged by their tails, ears and (broken) limbs. On our recommendation … [Read more...] about Slaughterhouse in Tamale (Ghana) closes drains to prevent cattle from falling in and breaking their legs
Popular Dutch TV show joins EonA to inspect poultry trucks during heatwave
During the heatwave in week 30, two journalists from the popular Dutch TV show EénVandaag joined Eyes on Animals to inspect poultry trucks. Temperatures were above 35 degrees that day. Even though pigs, cattle, sheep and goats are not allowed to be transported when outside temperatures are 35 degrees or more, this does not apply to poultry. Unfortunately the poultry sector … [Read more...] about Popular Dutch TV show joins EonA to inspect poultry trucks during heatwave
Visit to the ESBRO poultry slaughterhouse in Wehl
Today we made an unannounced visit to the ESBRO slaughterhouse to take a closer look at how the heat protocol (from the poultry sector itself) is dealt with. The poultry sector is not affiliated with the "Protocol Livestock transport at extreme temperatures" and therefore the supply can continue throughout the day. At this slaughterhouse, slaughter continues for 18 … [Read more...] about Visit to the ESBRO poultry slaughterhouse in Wehl
