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Dying sheep not able to be helped because truck did not provide access

TSB|AWF trailed trucks transporting lambs to a slaughterhouse in Italy. One lamb on board was suffering horribly and in need of being put out of her misery but the veterinarian and police on site were not able to because there was no access to the lamb. In the compartment and on the side where she was lying, there were no access doors built in the truck. Result: the … [Read more...] about Dying sheep not able to be helped because truck did not provide access

Training given to official Hungarian animal-transport inspectors, Budapest, Hungary

Today instructors from Eyes on Animals and TSB|AWF gave a successful presentation about practical issues of live animal transportation. We were invited by Dr Laszlo Pallos, the Hungarian National Animal Welfare Officer and Contact Point to the EU in farm animal welfare-related issues, after the EU inspectors found some deficiencies in the practical application of the … [Read more...] about Training given to official Hungarian animal-transport inspectors, Budapest, Hungary

Tamale slaughterhouse – serious animal suffering

We continue to see serious mistreatment and suffering of animals at Tamale slaughterhouse in Ghana, with no real hope in sight. Despite some of the butchers participating in the EonA and WACPAW training on humane handling in 2017, we continued this year to observe animals being dragged and beaten into this slaughterhouse. They are left for hours if not days without water. … [Read more...] about Tamale slaughterhouse – serious animal suffering

New ramp at Tamale livestock market in Ghana

Positive steps forward in Ghana! Last year Eyes on Animals team joined WACPAW to inspect the Tamale cattle market in Ghana. Because there was no proper loading ramp, cattle were dragged, pushed and hoisted up onto the lorries. During the process the handlers would end up breaking the tails of the cattle and terrifying them. Thanks to financial help from Dier & Recht, … [Read more...] about New ramp at Tamale livestock market in Ghana

Meeting with DEFRA (Departement for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

After Eyes on Animals were invited to submit evidence to the UK Government’s consultation on a possible ban on live exports from the UK, we were duly invited to attend a meeting at DEFRA’s head office in London, along with WAP (World Animal Protection) and CIWF UK to discuss options available to the UK regarding the trade in live exports once they exit the EU. The … [Read more...] about Meeting with DEFRA (Departement for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Meeting with industry about “National plan extreme temperatures”

Today Eyes on Animals attended a meeting with stakeholders from the livestock industry (Vee&Logistiek and COV) about the “National plan extreme temperatures”, also called the ‘heat protocol’ which has been developed by the industry. The Dierenbescherming (Dutch Society for the Protection of Animals) was also present.  Eyes on Animals requested the meeting after they … [Read more...] about Meeting with industry about “National plan extreme temperatures”

P&O Ferries stops accepting livestock trucks carrying young calves

Eyes on Animals played a leading role in major ferry company, P&O, ending the export of young calves from Scotland for onward transportation to Spain. Eyes on Animals uncovered numerous journey logs under the Freedom of Information Act stating that the P&O ferry company was facilitating the trade in young calves from Cairnryan Port in Scotland, via Ireland for … [Read more...] about P&O Ferries stops accepting livestock trucks carrying young calves

Heat protocol fails to protect pigs from heat-stress

The heat protocol, that has been produced  by the industry, fails to protect pigs from heat stress and is regularly being violated.  During our inspections Eyes on Animals witnessed many pigs suffering from heat stress in the queues waiting outside the slaughterhouses. Many pigs arrived when the temperature already exceeded  35 degrees. This means the industry fails to … [Read more...] about Heat protocol fails to protect pigs from heat-stress

Visit to pig slaughterhouse Pali in Geldrop (NL)

Today we made an unannounced visit to the Pali pig slaughterhouse in Geldrop. When we arrived (13:45) there was no activity. The manager told us that because of the extreme heat all the pigs had already been taken inside before 12 noon. He explained that their pig trucks never have to wait outside the plant. Pali has their own transporters (no external transport companies) … [Read more...] about Visit to pig slaughterhouse Pali in Geldrop (NL)