This week our team was in Turkey to meet with as many Religious authorities, professors and journalists as possible to inform them of the current situation inside cattle and sheep slaughterhouses, and the need for improvements to be put into place to reduce animal-suffering. They met with writors and Imams that focus on Halal and preach the words of Allah. They were in … [Read more...] about EonA and TSB/AWF team in Turkey to improve animal-welfare during slaughter
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Inspection of EU livestock trucks heading to Turkey
During the week from July 21 to 29 Eyes on Animals and the Animal Welfare Foundation worked at the EU/Turkey border to check on livestock trucks. The situation at this border remains as problematic as 5 years ago; serious infringements and animal suffering were again documented. We are now working on follow-up action. More details coming at a later moment. … [Read more...] about Inspection of EU livestock trucks heading to Turkey
On-going project: Reducing animal-suffering in Turkish slaughterhouses
In 2010, the border between Europe and Turkey opened for the export of livestock. Suddenly, we saw dozens of livestock trucks from all over the EU crossing into Turkey on a daily basis. Many had dairy cattle on board, going for further production. But many had European sheep and young bulls on board, destined for slaughterhouses in Turkey. Eyes on Animals together with our … [Read more...] about On-going project: Reducing animal-suffering in Turkish slaughterhouses
First visit of Edemen slaughterhouse in Bursa, Turkey
Today the EonA/AWF team and Dr. Ellen Eser from BSI Schwarzenbek visit Edemen slaughterhouse in Bursa. The owner bought this slaughterhouse seven months ago. We spotted similar problems as in most other Turkish slaughterhouses (trip-floor restraint box, mounting and falling down and live-hoisting). The owner and all the people working at the slaughterhouse were very … [Read more...] about First visit of Edemen slaughterhouse in Bursa, Turkey
No improvements at Yilkay slaughterhouse in Bursa, Turkey
We revisited Yilkay slaughterhouse in Bursa on April the 17th. They unfortunately didn’t make any animal welfare improvements since our last visit despite our recommendations. Conditions are still the same as what we saw last year. … [Read more...] about No improvements at Yilkay slaughterhouse in Bursa, Turkey
Animal welfare improvements at Baskent slaughterhouse in Sincan, Ankara
On April the 15th we visited Baskent slaughterhouse. They did some really nice animal welfare improvements wich we want everebody to notice. 1 - When we went there the first time there was no roof above the waiting area. This time we saw a new built roof which protects the animals from adverse weather. A roof also prevents the creation of shadows on the floor … [Read more...] about Animal welfare improvements at Baskent slaughterhouse in Sincan, Ankara
Training – seminar on reducing suffering during slaughter in Turkey
Eyes on Animals organized a two-day seminar in Turkey on 'How to Reduce Suffering During Slaughter'. We did this together with the Animal Welfare Foundation and the student veterinarian club from the Istanbul University. The training-seminar was held at the Veterinarian Faculty of the University of Istanbul. We invited Turkish slaughterhouse managers and … [Read more...] about Training – seminar on reducing suffering during slaughter in Turkey
Follow-up meeting with veterinarians from Elif slaughterhouse, Tuzla, TR
Last Monday we inspected the slaughter of cattle and sheep at Elif slaughterhouse. We examined closely the equipment used, the design of the lairages, raceways and restraint-box, and the handling and slaughter of the animals. This morning we returned to have a follow-up meeting with the private veterinarian of the slaughterhouse, the official government veterinarian and … [Read more...] about Follow-up meeting with veterinarians from Elif slaughterhouse, Tuzla, TR
Inspection border Kapikule, Turkey
Today our AWF/EonA team checks on two trucks of the company Hefter with pregnant heifers from Germany on board that cross the Turkish border at Kapikule. At the feeding station near the border, the animals are watered and fed with hay, which has been carried along from Germany, but they are not unloaded. In both trucks the bedding is very filthy and wet. The drivers claim … [Read more...] about Inspection border Kapikule, Turkey
EonA/AWF give lecture at Veterinarian Faculty, Ankara University, TR
Today the EonA/AWF team focussing on improving welfare during slaughter in Turkey gave a lecture at the Ankara University Veterinarian Faculty. The Dean invited us to come after seeing us give a talk at a Welfare Seminar put on by the Turkish Ministry of Agricultre and Dutch Embassy in Ankara last spring. Roughly 40 veterinarian students and professors were in the … [Read more...] about EonA/AWF give lecture at Veterinarian Faculty, Ankara University, TR
