Early this morning the EonA/AWF team dropped unannounced to the poultry slaughterhouse Zalabasomfi in Pacsa, Hungary. This plant slaughters broilers and turkeys. The transport of birds remains problematic, with catching and loading conditions often leading to injuries. Unfit turkeys are not allowed to be loaded, but birds of over 5kg are also difficult to humanely kill … [Lees verder...] about Zalabasomfi Kft poultry slaughterhouse in Pacsa, Hungary
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Overleg varkensslachterij Westfort
Varkensslachterij Westfort heeft een nieuwe slachtlijn gebouwd en is bezig met de aankoop van een bijpassend bedwelmingsapparaat. Wij zagen onze kans schoon om invloed uit te oefenen op de keus voor een ontwerp, mede om verkeerde beslissingen te voorkomen. Samen met Dr. Kees Scheepens, die dierenarts is en gespecialiseerd in varkensgedrag, heeft Eyes on Animals met de … [Lees verder...] about Overleg varkensslachterij Westfort
Meeting with Meat Processing Systems, NL
Today a team from Eyes on Animals together with Dr. Ellen Eser, humane slaughter specialist and veterinarian from Germany, was asked to meet with MPS. MPS is a large company with headquarters in the Netherlands that makes equipment for conventional and Ritual slaughterhouses (Halal and Kosher) all over the world. They had heard about our efforts to decrease animal … [Lees verder...] about Meeting with Meat Processing Systems, NL
Follow-up inspection meeting at Ivo Hendriksen slaughterhouse, Lichtenvoorde
This afternoon the Eyes on Animals team, joined by Dr. Ellen Eser (humane slaughter specialist/trainer and veterinarian from Germany) met with the Animal Welfare Officer and Owner of Ivo Hendriksen slaughterhouse in Lichtenvoorde. Last month a team had observed the slaughter of young piglets here and today we wanted to discuss our report and propose some … [Lees verder...] about Follow-up inspection meeting at Ivo Hendriksen slaughterhouse, Lichtenvoorde
Meeting in Amsterdam with V-Cons Slaughter Equipment company
Today Eyes on Animals and Dr. Ellen Eser, a Humane-Slaughter expert and welfare-trainer met with V-Cons. V-Cons is a Belgian company that produces equipment for conventional and Halal slaughterhouses. This company tries to put thought into their designs in order to limit suffering as much as possible and requested to meet with us to brainstorm on new ideas. Scientific … [Lees verder...] about Meeting in Amsterdam with V-Cons Slaughter Equipment company