When we arrive at the Bouvry slaughter plant at 05:00, the temperature is -5°C. Smaller groups of 20 to 30 horses are kept in the pens close to the plant and the unloading area. The feed is completely covered in frost, and we also see frost on the horses back and in their manes. None of these pens has any protection from the elements. All horses in…

When we arrive at the Bouvry slaughter plant at 05:00, the temperature is -5°C. Smaller groups of 20 to 30 horses are kept in the pens close to the plant and the unloading area. The feed is completely covered in frost, and we also see frost on the horses back and in their manes. None of these pens has any protection from the elements. All horses in…

When we arrive at the Bouvry slaughter plant at 05:00, the temperature is -5°C. Smaller groups of 20 to 30 horses are kept in the pens close to the plant and the unloading area. The feed is completely covered in frost, and we also see frost on the horses back and in their manes. None of these pens has any protection from the elements. All horses in…

Today we return to Bouvry’s largest horse feedlot, the Prime Feedlot, where approx. 10’000 horses are fattened. It is a cold day with temperatures of -6°C with a heavy frost and light snow. Many horses are running around in the pens, playing and fighting. Several animals are kicked in the process, which is of grave concern since due to the size of…

Today we return to Bouvry’s largest horse feedlot, the Prime Feedlot, where approx. 10’000 horses are fattened. It is a cold day with temperatures of -6°C with a heavy frost and light snow. Many horses are running around in the pens, playing and fighting. Several animals are kicked in the process, which is of grave concern since due to the size of…

Today we return to Bouvry’s largest horse feedlot, the Prime Feedlot, where approx. 10’000 horses are fattened. It is a cold day with temperatures of -6°C with a heavy frost and light snow. Many horses are running around in the pens, playing and fighting. Several animals are kicked in the process, which is of grave concern since due to the size of…

Today we check Bouvry’s feedlot on Range Road 253, where we found a dying mare and a dead foal in 2012. We immediately notice that this feedlot is no longer used for horses but is instead occupied by bison and cattle. Bouvry fattens and slaughters not only horses. Next to the pens we see three dead bison and one dead cow. None of the animals shows…

Today we check Bouvry’s feedlot on Range Road 253, where we found a dying mare and a dead foal in 2012. We immediately notice that this feedlot is no longer used for horses but is instead occupied by bison and cattle. Bouvry fattens and slaughters not only horses. Next to the pens we see three dead bison and one dead cow. None of the animals shows…

Today we check Bouvry’s feedlot on Range Road 253, where we found a dying mare and a dead foal in 2012. We immediately notice that this feedlot is no longer used for horses but is instead occupied by bison and cattle. Bouvry fattens and slaughters not only horses. Next to the pens we see three dead bison and one dead cow. None of the animals shows…