New cattle slaughterhouse in Oensingen

All employees who work with animals are comprehensively trained and receive regular further training. The new cattle slaughterhouse in Oensingen (CH), which will go into operation in 2025, will set new standards in cattle slaughter and bring significant advances in the areas of animal welfare, hygiene, ergonomics, energy efficiency and productivity.

The renowned animal scientist Temple Grandin was consulted during the design phase and continues to lead the way in modern animal husbandry and slaughter systems, particularly with regard to stress reduction during transportation and slaughter. The new cattle slaughterhouse was designed according to her principles and she has reviewed and adapted the plans several times.

The experience of farms in Australia, New Zealand, England, Ireland and the USA was also taken into account in the planning. To calm the animals before slaughter, the new abattoir is cooled, which reduces stress, especially in the summer months. A slight incline in the slaughter line gives cattle a feeling of safety. Attention is also paid to the color scheme in the building, a non-slip floor, lighting and the quietest possible background noise.In addition, the building is designed so that rainwater is collected and used to clean the trucks. The new cattle slaughterhouse will be put into operation in stages from summer 2025.