Today we made an unannounced visit to the Pali pig slaughterhouse in Geldrop. When we arrived (13:45) there was no activity. The manager told us that because of the extreme heat all the pigs had already been taken inside before 12 noon. He explained that their pig trucks never have to wait outside the plant. Pali has their own transporters (no external transport companies) … [Mehr...] about Visit to pig slaughterhouse Pali in Geldrop (NL)
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Visit to pig slaughterhouse Van Rooi
Today we made an unannounced visit to pig slaughterhouse Van Rooi in Helmond (NL) due to the recent extreme summer heat. We arrived around 12 noon, when the outside temperature had already reached 37 degrees Celsius in the sun and 33.5 degrees Celsius in the shade. Because the temperature in the shade is below 35 degrees Celsius the industries ‘heat protocol still allows … [Mehr...] about Visit to pig slaughterhouse Van Rooi
Visit to Compaxo pig slaughterhouse in Zevenaar (NL)
Today we inspected Compaxo, a pig slaughterhouse in Zevenaar. Outside temperatures are 33 degrees Celsius in the shade and 37 degrees Celsius in the sun. Because the temperature is above 27 degrees Celsius the industry’s heat protocol is active. We are welcomed by two managers from Compaxo. They explain to us that the arrival of pigs is staggered over the course of the … [Mehr...] about Visit to Compaxo pig slaughterhouse in Zevenaar (NL)
Visit to pig slaughterhouse VION in Boxtel during the heatwave
Because of the extreme heat we made an unannounced visit to slaughterhouse VION in Boxtel today. On arrival (10:45, 38 degrees Celsius) there were no less than 8 loaded pig trucks waiting in front of the slaughterhouse. The trucks were parked in direct sunlight. There were a few small fans and the asphalt was sprayed with water, however, these measures were inadequate to … [Mehr...] about Visit to pig slaughterhouse VION in Boxtel during the heatwave
Bezoek aan varkensslachterij VION in Boxtel tijdens hittegolf
In verband met de extreme hitte brachten wij vandaag een onaangekondigd bezoek aan slachterij VION in Boxtel. Bij aankomst (10:45, 38 graden Celsius) stonden er maar liefst 8 geladen varkenstrucks voor de slachterij te wachten. De trucks stonden pal in de zon. Er waren een paar kleine ventilatoren aanwezig en het asfalt werd nat gespoten. Deze maatregelen waren echter … [Mehr...] about Bezoek aan varkensslachterij VION in Boxtel tijdens hittegolf