New animal welfare requirements? DGS provides the solution

With the recently tightened animal welfare requirements from Rewe Süd, which now mandate the Haltungsform 3 label from Initiative Tierwohl, slaughterhouses are faced with the need to adapt their processes. This new standard requires, among other things, more space for cattle, GMO-free feed, and an overall increase in animal welfare standards within slaughterhouses. DGS offers solutions that help slaughterhouses meet these requirements while simultaneously improving efficiency and meat quality.

Animal-Friendly Housing

DGS’s housing systems are specifically designed to promote animal welfare. Our stalls are equipped with sound-absorbing plastic walls and stainless steel feed and water troughs, contributing to a stress-free environment and optimal hygiene. The housing provides ample space for cattle, calves, and pigs, ensuring that the animals always have access to feed and water.

Inspired by Temple Grandin, our handling corridors are designed for a calm and stress-free flow. The gradually sloping floor and wide curves reduce stress, while the high walls minimize external stimuli and enhance staff safety. Additionally, DGS’s automatic driver offers an innovative and animal-friendly way to guide animals through the handling corridor. This driver is designed to gently and steadily move animals forward towards the stunning box, eliminating the need for electric prods and other driving aids.

Respectful Stunning and Efficient Bleeding

DGS’s stunning boxes, both electric and pneumatic, ensure humane and efficient stunning. They move towards the animal, reducing stress and ensuring a calm stun. These boxes are easily adjustable for different sizes and have a high capacity, increasing efficiency.

For efficient and animal-friendly bleeding, we offer systems that guarantee rapid and complete blood drainage. Our stainless steel blood gutters and maintenance-friendly chains ensure hygienic blood processing. When hanging and bleeding the animals, DGS also provides ergonomic and safe solutions for staff. Our immobilization equipment is designed to effectively and humanely immobilize animals during chaining, enhancing staff safety and reducing their workload.

Argus AI Cameras

An additional innovation that helps slaughterhouses meet the new requirements is smart AI cameras. These cameras provide continuous monitoring of the entire slaughter process, from unloading the animals to their stay in the stall, stunning, and bleeding process. By automatically detecting and recording deviations in animal behavior, they assist animal welfare officers in maintaining high welfare standards. The Argus Innovative Video Surveillance system behind the cameras provides detailed reporting and data analysis, contributing to improved control and compliance with stringent regulations.

With DGS’s solutions, slaughterhouses can meet the stricter requirements of Rewe Süd while simultaneously improving their efficiency and product quality. Our systems help achieve certifications such as the Haltungsform 3 label, which is important for the market. For more information on how DGS can support your slaughterhouse, visit our website or contact us.