In Ghana, like most African countries, animals are not stunned before having their throats cut. Captive bolts or other stunning equipment is not available there or known. Today we (Eyes on Animals and WACPAW) gave a training course to 20 slaughtermen and agricultural students about the importance of rendering animals unconscious before slaughter in order to reduce some of … [Mehr...] about Training on how to reduce suffering during slaughter in Cape Coast, Ghana
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Erfolgreiches Treffen mit Marqt und einem ethischen Milchbauern
Eyes on Animals organisierte ein Treffen zwischen dem Leiter der Molkereiabteilung der Supermarktkette Marqt und einem sehr verantwortungsbewussten Milchbauern. Wir kennen den Milchbauern persönlich. Er zieht seine Kälber mindestens 2 Monate lang gemeinsam mit ihren Müttern in der Herde auf und entwöhnt sie dann schrittweise bis zum Absetzen. Heute fand das gemeinsame … [Mehr...] about Erfolgreiches Treffen mit Marqt und einem ethischen Milchbauern
Meeting with industry about “National plan extreme temperatures”
Today Eyes on Animals attended a meeting with stakeholders from the livestock industry (Vee&Logistiek and COV) about the “National plan extreme temperatures”, also called the ‘heat protocol’ which has been developed by the industry. The Dierenbescherming (Dutch Society for the Protection of Animals) was also present. Eyes on Animals requested the meeting after they … [Mehr...] about Meeting with industry about “National plan extreme temperatures”
Visit to duck slaughterhouse Tomassen in Ermelo
Today our team visited duck slaughterhouse Tomassen in Ermelo. Tomassen is the only duck slaughterhouse in the Netherlands. The duck meat is largely exported to Western Europe. They also serve the Asian market. A small part goes to Dutch supermarkets and catering. At Tomassen, ducks are stunned with an electric water bath. There is a lot of discussion about this stunning … [Mehr...] about Visit to duck slaughterhouse Tomassen in Ermelo
Visit to poultry slaughterhouse Mieki in Hunsel
Today was very hot out so we brought an unannounced visit to to poultry slaughterhouse Mieki in Hunsel. Mieki is part of Van Miert in Breukelen. At the time of our visit (around 16:30) there was no more supply of chickens. We spoke briefly with a Mieki employee. He informed us that they stop the slaughter quite early in Hunsel. According to him, there were no problems with … [Mehr...] about Visit to poultry slaughterhouse Mieki in Hunsel