Last Sunday, poultry farm Boerveenshof of Rolf and Danielle Kanninga had their chickens caught using the upright method, instead of by one leg, for the first time. This was done after recommendations by EoA in order to prevent a lot of stress and pain to the birds. Poultry service Smeding from Dronrijp did all the catching, after receiving extensive training … [Read more...] about First biodynamic poultry farm “Boerveenshof” to catch chickens upright!
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Pig Slaughterhouse Compaxo donates equipment for slaughterhouses in Ghana
Today EonA received 4 mobile partition boards and a number of knives from Compaxo pig slaughterhouse which will be used in Ghanaian slaughterhouses. There’s a lack of this kind of equipment in Ghana, because they are rarely available, or not at all. The mobile partition boards are essential in moving the pigs in a calm and effective way. The knives are needed to … [Read more...] about Pig Slaughterhouse Compaxo donates equipment for slaughterhouses in Ghana
Piglet slaughterhouse to be improved
During our visit to a piglet slaughterhouse in the Netherlands, we noted various animal welfare problems. The stunning was not performed properly and sick and crippled piglets were accepted and moved through the slaughter process. We had given the slaughterhouse manager several opportunities to work with us to improve welfare and find solutions to the problems however, … [Read more...] about Piglet slaughterhouse to be improved
Stricter rules on transport of Irish calves to the Netherlands
The Irish Minister of Agriculture has announced that the export of calves to, among others, the Netherlands will be subject to stricter supervision this spring. More unannounced checks will be carried out, transport by sea will sometimes be accompanied by veterinarians and measures will be taken to prevent overloading, inadequate resting time and rough treatment at the … [Read more...] about Stricter rules on transport of Irish calves to the Netherlands
Eyes on Animals is training more and more highway police
This year, EonA has increased the number of training given to police to further reduce the suffering of animals during transport. Whereas in previous years the police only checked paperwork and driving times, there are now more and more officials on the highway who can also check the animals themselves. Before Eyes on Animals started training, the police often expressed … [Read more...] about Eyes on Animals is training more and more highway police