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)
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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
Visit to Westfort pig slaughterhouse in IJsselstein
Today was very hot out so we brought an unannounced visit to Westfort pig slaughterhouse in IJsselstein (NL) to check on the condition of the pigs being brought to slaughter there. We arrived at around noon when the temperature was approximately 28 degrees Celsius. We spoke to the manager and an animal welfare officer of the slaughterhouse and together checked on some of … [Mehr...] about Visit to Westfort pig slaughterhouse in IJsselstein
Besuch der Export-Sammelstelle Van Rooi
Heute besuchten wir die Sammelstelle Van Rooi in Lieshout. Wir sahen dort Sauen und Ferkel. Obwohl es heute draussen fast 30 Grad Celsius waren, war die Temperatur in den Ställen durch die leichte Brise, recht angenehm. Die Türen der Stallungen waren auf beiden Seiten geöffnet, sodass die Brise durch den gesamten Raum ziehen konnte. Im Wartebereich der Sauen standen … [Mehr...] about Besuch der Export-Sammelstelle Van Rooi
Visit of Janssen Neerkant pig export assembly center
Today we visited Janssen export assembly center in Neerkant. There was plenty of activity at the time of our visit. There were hundreds of sows and piglets present. There was also one boar. Piglets with abnormalities are collected from many different Dutch farms eager to get rid of them, and brought here to be grouped together and exported to slaughterhouses in Croatia … [Mehr...] about Visit of Janssen Neerkant pig export assembly center