The South-Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety hired Eyes on Animals to give three of their officials a two-day training course on the European legislation protecting animals on the farm, during transport and during slaughter. The training course was held at our office in Amsterdam. The South-Korean Ministry is preparing guidelines for industry stakeholders and official … [Read more...] about EonA teaches officials from the South Korean Ministry of Food Safety about European welfare legislation
Our training
Training of Pots chicken catchers
Last night we gave a poultry- welfare workshop to Pots chicken catchers near Zwolle. Roughly 15 catchers were present to learn about the physiology of poultry, and what to pay attention to during catching and loading in order to reduce stress and suffering. Afterwards we were at a commercial farm with them where they had been hired to catch and load all the spent hens. The … [Read more...] about Training of Pots chicken catchers
Practical training of official Polish road inspectors (ITD) in Krakow- Day 2
Today we trained the other half of ITD Krakow Inspectors, this time in the eastern region of Krakow. Just like yesterday, only one livestock truck (carrying pigs to slaughter) is seen passing by and is stopped, but it gives good educational opportunities. The inspectors spotted very quickly that a divider was not installed on the lower floor. As well, the truck of just … [Read more...] about Practical training of official Polish road inspectors (ITD) in Krakow- Day 2
Practical training of official Polish road inspectors (ITD), Krakow – Day 1
Together with the ITD Krakow Inspectors we drove to an inspection post along the A4 highway. Despite the fact that only one animal transport passes by and is inspected, the day has not been wasted: the waiting time was devoted to a training in the use of our animal inspection brochures, discussions about cases and solutions to difficult situations. The only transport … [Read more...] about Practical training of official Polish road inspectors (ITD), Krakow – Day 1
Theory training of Polish official road inspectors (ITD) in Krakow
Today in the office of Krakow Road Transport Inspection we gave a theory training on the European legislation protecting animals during transport. The group of over 30 inspectors was very active; they asked many questions related to the cases they encountered during their work on the ground. We are very happy with how dynamic the theory day is and are looking forward to … [Read more...] about Theory training of Polish official road inspectors (ITD) in Krakow