Today, while outside temperatures reached an average of 30℃, we visited pig slaughterhouse Vion Boxtel to assess the pigs being transported, the implementation of the Dutch heat protocol and how the animals are protected during their wait before slaughter. The heat protocol is activated when temperatures are expected to reach 27℃ or more for 4 consecutive days and … [Read more...] about Visiting slaughterhouse Vion Boxtel during heatwave
Our inspections
Visit to slaughterhouse Compaxo during heatwave, accompanied by media (NL)
Today, during one of the hottest days with an average temperature of 34℃, we visited the pig slaughterhouse Compaxo in Zevenaar to check on the pigs being transported and to observe the implementation of the Dutch heat protocol. The heat protocol goes into effect when temperatures are expected to reach 27℃ or more during 4 consecutive days. This protocol will be … [Read more...] about Visit to slaughterhouse Compaxo during heatwave, accompanied by media (NL)
Two scientists from Norway join EoA at Rondeel for Dutch chicken catching method
Two Norwegian scientists from Animalia, Oslo are present during the catching of the chickens at Rondeel in Wintelre. Animalia is the Norwegian Meat and Poultry Research Centre which addresses health- and welfare issues for all farm animals.They performed an experiment to compare the upright catching method (birds held upright maximum 2 at a time) to the traditional method … [Read more...] about Two scientists from Norway join EoA at Rondeel for Dutch chicken catching method
Brainstorming session at the Ministry of LNV
Today Eyes on Animals participated in a brainstorming session initiated by the Ministry of LNV. With representatives from the sector (Nepluvi, Livestock & Logistics, LTO, COV), the Dierenbescherming and Dierencoalitie. Theme: slaughter animals closer by the farms and carcass transport. What are the consequences, for example, when one decides to make transport … [Read more...] about Brainstorming session at the Ministry of LNV
Discussions with Islam theologians in Turkey about the question of pre-stunning animals during slaughter
Asalet Sancakdaroğlu is a freelance expert for Eyes on Animals and AWF and has been visiting slaughterhouses throughout Turkey since 2011. Today he interviewed two Islamic theologians (Dr. Prof. Hayri Kırbaşoğlu and Dr. Prof. Ilhami Güler) about whether animals could be rendered unconscious before slaughter and still be considered Halal meat. Both … [Read more...] about Discussions with Islam theologians in Turkey about the question of pre-stunning animals during slaughter