Compaxo stands out as the only large-scale pig slaughterhouse in the Netherlands that uses electric stunning rather than CO₂ gas. This is a significant distinction, as electric stunning—when carried out properly—renders pigs unconscious immediately. In contrast, CO₂ stunning causes pigs to experience 10 to 25 seconds of stress, fear, and even panic due to the sensation of … [Read more...] about Eyes on Animals and Japanese delegation visit Compaxo slaughterhouse in Zevenaar (NL)
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EonA hosts Japanese to Learn More Humane Slaughter Practices -Willems slaughterhouse, NL
This week, Eyes on Animals is hosting a delegation of six Japanese slaughterhouse CEOs and animal-science professors brought together by the Japan Meat Technology Institute (JAMTI). Their goal? To learn firsthand about how to advance more humane slaughter methods that reduce fear, stress, and pain in animals. Today we brought the group to Willems Abattoir in Druten—a … [Read more...] about EonA hosts Japanese to Learn More Humane Slaughter Practices -Willems slaughterhouse, NL
New stunning method reduces pig suffering
Vlees, the Dutch magazine for professionals working in the food and restaurant industry, published an article about how Eyes on Animals' redesigned a large pig slaughterhouse to make high throughput automatic electric-stunning much more humane, and to provide a realistic alternative to the painful CO2 gas stunning option so that the use of CO2 gas can be phased out. … [Read more...] about New stunning method reduces pig suffering
Eyes on Animals and Dr. Temple Grandin publish an article together on CABI
Today CABI published a Case Study article that we wrote together with Dr. Temple Grandin. The article is about the changes we made to the design and pig handling methods at a high throughput pig slaughterhouse using automatic electric stunning. The changes drastically decreased suffering and fear. This brand new design of automatic electric stunning is now a … [Read more...] about Eyes on Animals and Dr. Temple Grandin publish an article together on CABI
Visit to laying hen slaughterhouse in Flanders
Today, we paid a visit to a large slaughterhouse in Flanders, where laying hens from the Netherlands, France, Germany and Belgium are processed. Our aim was to observe the measures in place to prevent heat stress and to raise concerns about the containers in which part of the hens are transported. After a productive discussion, we were given access to observe the lairage, … [Read more...] about Visit to laying hen slaughterhouse in Flanders
Visit to poultry slaughterhouse Wilki in Ravels (Belgium)
Today, our team made an unannounced visit to slaughterhouse Wilki in Ravels, where large numbers of Dutch laying hens are slaughtered. At our suggestion, Wilki previously installed a canopy for poultry trucks. In warm weather, loaded trucks can wait here instead of standing in direct sunlight. We inspected the canopy today: it accommodates 2–3 trucks and is equipped … [Read more...] about Visit to poultry slaughterhouse Wilki in Ravels (Belgium)
Training on stunning at a Halal sheep slaughterhouse in Ankara, Turkey
In late April 2025, Eyes on Animals (EonA) and specialists from Bristol University held a transformative two-day training session at a halal slaughterhouse in Turkey. The goal was to train slaughterhouse workers on how to use a head electric stunner in order to render sheep unconscious before slaughter—an approach that dramatically reduces pain and distress. Electric head … [Read more...] about Training on stunning at a Halal sheep slaughterhouse in Ankara, Turkey
Training on cattle behaviour and welfare at FamilyBeef slaughterhouse in Epe (NL)
Today, Eyes on Animals, together with MHS Consultancy, gave an animal welfare training to the staff of the FamilyBeef cattle slaughterhouse. Using photos and videos, we guided them through the sensory world of the cow:🔹 How does a cow see?🔹 What does she hear?🔹 What does her behaviour tell us? Hesitating or refusing to walk is rarely due to … [Read more...] about Training on cattle behaviour and welfare at FamilyBeef slaughterhouse in Epe (NL)
EonA at the final PigStun Project conference, Brussels
Eyes on Animals attended the final PigStun conference in Brussels. PigStun is an EU-funded project led by scientists to explore alternative stunning methods to high-concentration CO2 gas for rendering pigs unconscious before slaughter in high-throughput facilities. This study is important because CO2 gas is painful for pigs; it’s highly acidic, causing irritation to the … [Read more...] about EonA at the final PigStun Project conference, Brussels
EonA gives talk at French Ministry on new pig stunning option we worked on that causes less pain and stress
We presented our project on redesigning a large pig abattoir in western Europe, that we worked on with the manager and with Temple Grandin in our team, to reduce pig suffering during slaughter. Together we greatly improved automatic electric stunning, and this method is now a viable alternative to CO2-gas stunning and will have an impact on reducing the suffering for … [Read more...] about EonA gives talk at French Ministry on new pig stunning option we worked on that causes less pain and stress
