Today Eyes on Animals visited Pali pig slaughterhouse in Geldrop. Following advice that we gave them during our previous visit, Pali has now implemented several improvements to reduce stress levels among the pigs. A number of adjustments were made to the chute (single-file raceway): sharp contrasts and protruding parts have been removed, the entire floor is … [Read more...] about Visit to Pali pig slaughterhouse in Geldrop
Our inspections
Meeting with poultry farm ‘Smits bron van energie’ about catching their hens upright (NL)
Today, Eyes on Animals visited Smits’ poultry farm. Here they also produce eggs under the label Eike which are sold at Sligro (wholesaler). The Eike laying hens get daylight (via light tunnels in the ceiling) and have access to enrichment material in the barn (tree stumps and live larvae daily). The reason for our meeting is that Smits has indicated that they would like to … [Read more...] about Meeting with poultry farm ‘Smits bron van energie’ about catching their hens upright (NL)
Visit to VION Pig slaughterhouse in Groenlo
Today, Eyes on Animals visited pig slaughterhouse Vion in Groenlo. VION Groenlo has made a number of adjustments to lower the stress level in their slaughterhouse. The most important changes are: Pigs are being unloaded in smaller groups (appr. 15 pigs) to reduce stress and prevent bottle necks. The handlers have received additional animal welfare … [Read more...] about Visit to VION Pig slaughterhouse in Groenlo
Visit to Dutch slaughterhouse of male goat kids
Today Eyes on Animals paid a visit to a slaughterhouse in the East part of the Netherlands. During our visit, very young male kids of 7-14 day old, as well as fattened male kids of 4-5 weeks old arrived and were slaughtered. Male kids are a “by-product” of goat dairy farming. Thanks partly to pressure from Eyes on Animal, an increasing number of male kids are … [Read more...] about Visit to Dutch slaughterhouse of male goat kids
Poultry-catching at Gijs egg farm, The Netherlands
Like Rondeel, Kipster and Demeter, Gijs egg company is another good egg company that decided to stop catching their spent hens in the traditional way (2-3 birds per hand, held upside down by their legs and then stuffed into the transport crates). They agreed enthusiastically to switch to the more humane “ EonA upright method”, which fits better with their … [Read more...] about Poultry-catching at Gijs egg farm, The Netherlands