Today, during the Feast of Sacrifice, Eyes on Animals paid a surprise visit to the Oud Rijsenburg slaughterhouse in Driebergen. We spoke with the owner for a long time, but unfortunately, he was not interested in a visit from Eyes on Animals. According to the owner, laws to improve animal … [Read more...] about Slaughterhouse Oud Rijsenburg not interested in visit Eyes on Animals
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Eyes on Animals visits the slaughterhouse of KemperKip in Uden
On Wednesday 24 July a team from Eyes on Animals made an unannounced visit to the slaughterhouse of KemperKip in Uden. We wanted to see if measures were being taken to protect chickens waiting for slaughter during the extreme heat of this week. No slaughtering was taking place on the day but we had the opportunity to have a conversation with an … [Read more...] about Eyes on Animals visits the slaughterhouse of KemperKip in Uden
First visit of Hayrabol slaughterhouse, Turkey
Today our team in Turkey visited Hayrabol slaughterhouse in Turkey. We wanted to get an impression of the conditions inside and see if there was interest from the managers and veterinarian in animal-welfare. The manager of the plant was absent. The veterinarians were present and very willing to discuss animal-welfare. They admitted that things could be improved on, but it … [Read more...] about First visit of Hayrabol slaughterhouse, Turkey
EoA takes Animal Welfare Officer course at Bristol Veterinary School (Langford) of Bristol University
The EU slaughter law requires medium and large sized slaughterhouses to have an Animal Welfare Officer (AWO) who is responsible for the welfare of the animals and who needs to stay current on the developments of animal welfare. Therefore, this person needs to take a course: the AWO- course.It's always been unknown to us what is taught during this course and what knowledge … [Read more...] about EoA takes Animal Welfare Officer course at Bristol Veterinary School (Langford) of Bristol University
Discussions with Islam theologians in Turkey about the question of pre-stunning animals during slaughter
Asalet Sancakdaroğlu is a freelance expert for Eyes on Animals and AWF and has been visiting slaughterhouses throughout Turkey since 2011. Today he interviewed two Islamic theologians (Dr. Prof. Hayri Kırbaşoğlu and Dr. Prof. Ilhami Güler) about whether animals could be rendered unconscious before slaughter and still be considered Halal meat. Both … [Read more...] about Discussions with Islam theologians in Turkey about the question of pre-stunning animals during slaughter