Today, Eyes on Animals visited several slaughterhouses to see to what extent they have taken measures to prevent heat stress. VION's pig slaughterhouse in Apeldoorn built a canopy to allow trucks to wait in the shade. VION will extend this canopy to allow more space between the trucks and improve ventilation. Additional (small) fans have also been … [Read more...] about Visiting slaughterhouses to check on implementation of heat stress measures
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Visit to Pali pig slaughterhouse in Geldrop
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
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
Visit of Huetthaler slaughterhouse, Austria
Today Eyes on Animals visited an Austrian pig and cattle meat company that, 4 years ago, built a new multi-million euro slaughterhouse with "animal-behaviour and emotions" as their main focus. Their goal was to set up the most humane slaughterhouse possible. They visited 38 other slaughterhouses around Europe to come up with the best design to keep stress and pain low. The … [Read more...] about Visit of Huetthaler slaughterhouse, Austria