Today we visited a small pig and cattle slaughterhouse near Utrecht. We had heard many positive things about this plant, namely that the family that run it take animal-welfare very seriously and are very creative with solutions to common welfare problems. For example, they dab vinegar on the necks of the pigs when they arrive, as this helps prevent that they fight while … [Read more...] about Visit of small slaughterhouse near Utrecht (NL)
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Follow up Visit at Ivo Hendriksen slaughterhouse in Lichtenvoorde
Today we had a follow-up visit at the Ivo Hendriksen slaughterhouse in Lichtenvoorde. Ivo Lichtenvoorde mainly slaughters young pigs. During our last visit we witnessed pigs becoming frightened due to loud noises made by the metal gates. Through installing some rubber elements throughout the fencing the noise levels in the slaughterhouse have been brought down resulting in … [Read more...] about Follow up Visit at Ivo Hendriksen slaughterhouse in Lichtenvoorde
Visit of Heinen slaughterhouse in Zelhem, NL
Today our team visited Heinen slaughterhouse in Zelhem. Animals being slaughtered here are predominantly free-range pigs. No slaughter was taking place during our visit today. Andre Heinen gave us a tour of the facility. It is clear that the process of bringing in and stunning the pigs has been well thought out. The side walls of the passageways were solid and there was a … [Read more...] about Visit of Heinen slaughterhouse in Zelhem, NL
Visit at RKKB slaughterhouse in Didam, NL
Today our team visited slaughterhouse RKKB in Didam. Animals being slaughtered here are predominantly cattle. During our visit we spoke with the director, Roelfjan Klein Klouwenberg. According to the director, RKKB applies stunning during the slaughter process, but will abstain from stunning if the client wishes so. Eyes on Animals has not been allowed to witness the … [Read more...] about Visit at RKKB slaughterhouse in Didam, NL
Visit of Halal slaughterhouse Twente in Hengelo, NL
Today our team visited Slaughterhouse Twente in Hengelo. Being a Halal slaughterhouse, we hoped to gain some best-practice ideas and inspiration which we could then take on to our visits in Turkish slaughterhouses and to the Turkish Ministry. Animals in Turkish slaughterhouses are often slaughtered in a very animal-unfriendly fashion (hoisted off the floor by one leg). … [Read more...] about Visit of Halal slaughterhouse Twente in Hengelo, NL