The slaughterhouse in Istanbul where we taught its workers a few months ago how to use a stunner to at least render the animals unconscious before cutting their throats updated Asalet from Eyes on Animals again today via video call. They are still stunning the animals and are grateful for the stunner we leased out to them. Via open communication, education and training, we … [Read more...] about Positive News from Turkey
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EonA and WACPAW interviewed by BBC World Radio in Ghana
On our last day of the mission, Eyes on Animals and WACPAW inspectors were interviewed by BBC World Radio at their office in Accra, Ghana. We were asked about our work at trying to improve the welfare of animals during transport and slaughter in Ghana and the importance of taking better care of livestock in general. … [Read more...] about EonA and WACPAW interviewed by BBC World Radio in Ghana
Inspection and efforts at Kumasi cattle slaughterhouse, Ghana
80% of the cattle arriving at Kumasi cattle slaughterhouse are from Burkina Faso and have been on the road for days before they arrive. The roads are bumpy and one can only drive slowly. The cattle are crowded, the weather is extremely hot, there is no water and many have long horns. Most are sick before even being loaded – the fact that they are unfit is the reason … [Read more...] about Inspection and efforts at Kumasi cattle slaughterhouse, Ghana
First visit of Hayrabol slaughterhouse, Turkey
Today our team in Turkey visited Hayrabol slaughterhouse in Turkey. We wanted to get an impression of the conditions inside and see if there was interest from the managers and veterinarian in animal-welfare. The manager of the plant was absent. The veterinarians were present and very willing to discuss animal-welfare. They admitted that things could be improved on, but it … [Read more...] about First visit of Hayrabol slaughterhouse, Turkey
Less noise in restraining box Vitelco calf slaughterhouse
Slaughterhouse Vitelco has adjusted their restraining box from pneumatics towards hydraulic. This resulted in a significant noise reduction. This is an important step for animal welfare because noise, especially sudden and hissing ones, can cause a lot of stress in cattle. It makes them balk and too scared to enter the box. Loud sporadic noise can also make animals inside … [Read more...] about Less noise in restraining box Vitelco calf slaughterhouse
Meeting with Masterrind and ADR (German export-companies sending pregnant cattle to Turkey)
Today Eyes on Animals and AWF/TSB were in Bonn to meet with the German Cattle Breeders Federation and Masterrind about the situation for the thousands of pregnant heifers they exported to Turkey this past summer. We think we may have achieved a first small step : they will discuss internally our proposals that they stop exporting animals during hot weather, not use animal … [Read more...] about Meeting with Masterrind and ADR (German export-companies sending pregnant cattle to Turkey)
Vetvice invites EonA inspectors to visit two dairy farms, NL
The company Vetvice, an independant group of veterinarians that give advice to dairy farmers on how to design barns according to cow comfort, cattle behaviour and working pleasure, invited Eyes on Animals to visit two dairy farms in Brabant, NL. Outdoor access is of course enjoyable for cattle, but the most important requirement is that a lot of thought is put into making … [Read more...] about Vetvice invites EonA inspectors to visit two dairy farms, NL
Turkish/Bulgarian Border Inspection – Day 5
During the week from July 6th to 12th, Eyes on Animals, in conjuction with two other animal welfare partners (CIWF and AWF) carried out an intensive investigation of livestock trucks transporting cattle and sheep from all over Europe across the border into Turkey. This inspection and its´ findings received extensive media attention. Day 5 - 10th July: During the night, … [Read more...] about Turkish/Bulgarian Border Inspection – Day 5
Turkish/Bulgarian Border Inspection – Day 4
Turkish/Bulgarian Border Inspection - Day 4 During the week from July 6th to 12th, Eyes on Animals, together with two other animal welfare partners (CIWF and AWF) carried out an intensive investigation of livestock trucks transporting cattle and sheep from all over Europe across the border into Turkey. This inspection and its´ findings received extensive media … [Read more...] about Turkish/Bulgarian Border Inspection – Day 4
Turkish/Bulgarian Border Inspection – Day 3
Turkish/Bulgarian Border Inspection - Day 3 During the week from July 6th to 12th, Eyes on Animals, together with two other animal welfare partners (CIWF and AWF) carried out an intensive investigation of livestock trucks transporting cattle and sheep from all over Europe across the border into Turkey. This inspection and its´ findings received extensive media … [Read more...] about Turkish/Bulgarian Border Inspection – Day 3
