Post by Whisker on Nov 19, 2013 14:00:11 GMT -1
Horses seized in welfare initiative - Ireland
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Unfortunately, there is a culture in certain disadvantaged areas, in the larger cities, of keeping horses and letting them loose on public areas and waste ground. It's a good thing, that the authorities are cracking down on these owners, who often don't comply with regulations re animal welfare. Winter is approaching and many horses will die due to lack of shelter and proper care, if something is not done to remedy this situation. Thumbs up to the Minister.
Up to 70 horses have been impounded following a crackdown on animal welfare in Cork city.
Officials from the Department of Agriculture, gardai and council chiefs seized the animals during a multi-agency operation in an area known as Holly Hill.
The impounded horses will not be released unless the owner can provide proof that they have a passport, have paid the appropriate fees and have access to lands registered under the equine regulations.
More than 3,000 horses have been seized throughout the country so far this year, with almost 250 of them in the Cork area.
Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney said the horses were seized today as part of the major animal welfare initiative.
Officials from the Department of Agriculture, gardai and council chiefs seized the animals during a multi-agency operation in an area known as Holly Hill.
The impounded horses will not be released unless the owner can provide proof that they have a passport, have paid the appropriate fees and have access to lands registered under the equine regulations.
More than 3,000 horses have been seized throughout the country so far this year, with almost 250 of them in the Cork area.
Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney said the horses were seized today as part of the major animal welfare initiative.
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Unfortunately, there is a culture in certain disadvantaged areas, in the larger cities, of keeping horses and letting them loose on public areas and waste ground. It's a good thing, that the authorities are cracking down on these owners, who often don't comply with regulations re animal welfare. Winter is approaching and many horses will die due to lack of shelter and proper care, if something is not done to remedy this situation. Thumbs up to the Minister.
