EonA again visited the Van Rooi pig slaughterhouse in Helmond during the first tropical day of this year. We were welcomed to come in and were able to see their adjustments to counteract heat stress. Under their parking garage, the entire ground floor had been kept empty where the livestock trucks could wait. So there was shade everywhere. A large misting system was … [Read more...] about Eyes on Animals follow-up visit to pig slaughterhouse Van Rooi, NL
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Consultation with the works council of the KDS on heatstress
Today Eyes on Animals had a meeting with the worker's council of the KDS (The Animal Sector Quality Inspection Foundation) about the welfare of animals and employees in extreme heat. KDS is responsible for the inspection of red meat with regards to food safety and animal welfare. They do this on behalf of the NVWA. The works council of the KDS considers it important … [Read more...] about Consultation with the works council of the KDS on heatstress
