Animals often arrive severely injured at the Turkish slaughter houses, unable to stand or walk and suffering horribly. Yet they are forced to walk to the area where they’ll be slaughtered. Using a chain, they are then hoisted in the air by one leg only to have their throats slit without being stunned first and while still fully conscious. Eyes on Animals does its … [Read more...] about Follow-up inspection of Turkish slaughterhouses by Eyes on Animals
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Visit of Eikelenboom slaughterhouse in Lith (NL)
Today we made an unannounced visit to Eikelenboom slaughterhouse in Lith (NL), where we were warmly welcomed by the owner, Jan Eikelenboom. After a short introductory talk, where we introduced ourselves, we were invited for a tour of the slaughterhouse . At the time, there were only sheep in the lairage. At Eikelenboom they slaughter both sheep and goats. … [Read more...] about Visit of Eikelenboom slaughterhouse in Lith (NL)
EonA visits Van Miert poultry slaughterhouse during heatwave
On Friday July 26 Eyes on Animals visited Van Miert poultry slaughterhouse in Breukelen. The temperature at 11am was already 36 degrees Celsius. During our visit a poultry truck was parked directly in the sun, next to the slaughterhouse for 15 minutes. Even though this might seem like a short time, every minute in the direct sun is one too many. When there is no … [Read more...] about EonA visits Van Miert poultry slaughterhouse during heatwave
EonA visits poultry slaughterhouse GPS during heatwave
On Thursday July the 25th Eyes on Animals made an unannounced visit to poultry slaughterhouse GPS in Nunspeet (NL). At the time of our visit (12:00) the outside temperature was 34,4°C in the shade and 37°C in the sun, with a relative humidity of 35%. GPS has a wooded parking area where trucks can stand in the shade next to several large fans. However, in … [Read more...] about EonA visits poultry slaughterhouse GPS during heatwave
EonA visits Storteboom poultry slaughterhouse during heatwave
Today a team from Eyes on Animals made an unannounced visit to poultry slaughterhouse Storteboom in Putten (NL). At the time of our visit (13:15) the outside temperature was 39-40 degrees Celsius, with a relative humidity of 30%. Due to the holidays they did not have much time to give us a tour, however we were allowed to quickly observe the birds in the … [Read more...] about EonA visits Storteboom poultry slaughterhouse during heatwave