Today we gave a 1-hour online training presentation to 16 German poultry farmers that produce under the German animal-welfare criteria from the "Tierschutzlabel" about how to improve the way broilers and layers are caught. We covered the gentle upright method techniques. They were very interested and some already apply stricter measures when their birds are caught. We are … [Read more...] about Training presentation on chicken-catching to German chicken farmers
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Upright catching standard practice for broiler chickens in Brazil
In Brazil, one of the world's largest producers of chicken meat, upright catching of broilers is the standard practice. Today, Eyes on Animals had an extremely motivating and inspiring conversation with Victor Lima from the consultancy and advisory company BEA in Brazil. Since 2015, he has been providing training to Brazilian catching companies on better handling of … [Read more...] about Upright catching standard practice for broiler chickens in Brazil
EonA presents on upright catching at the international Grüne Woche fair in Berlin
Today, Eyes on Animals gave a presentation on the upright catching of chickens at the major international agricultural fair "Grüne Woche" in Berlin. The presentation was attended by more than 300 people, including veterinarians, poultry farmers, and representatives from various German states. We shared our concerns about the current catching method (upside down, by one … [Read more...] about EonA presents on upright catching at the international Grüne Woche fair in Berlin
EonA wants to thank small-scale animal-friendly laying hen farmers !
Notice! EonA wants to thank small laying-hen farmers with animal-friendly housing for what they do; that they have chosen a farming approach that shows more respect for animals and nature, and is not excessively large and industrial and inflexible. As a token of appreciation, EonA would like to offer one of you this year to catch your laying- hens (up to 9000) with our … [Read more...] about EonA wants to thank small-scale animal-friendly laying hen farmers !
Upright Catching in the United States
For the first time in history, hens on a large American poultry farm have been caught and loaded according to the Eyes on Animals method - upright and not dangling upside down by one leg. This involved a poultry farm of Kipster, which also uses the upright catching method for their hens in the Netherlands. We trained the catching teams (primarily catchers from Mexico) … [Read more...] about Upright Catching in the United States