In the afternoon part of the "Ex-Slaughterhouse" was seized, where for years the horses used in towing the traditional "Roman barrels" have been hospitalized. Also seized two horses detained in conditions unsuitable for their nature, because they were housed in the dark and with poorly hygienic and hygienic bedding. The agents found serious structural deficiencies, so much so that the entire area was sealed
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him
A maxi bliz against the traditional barrels of Rome. Over 60 units of the State Forestry Corps, coordinated by the Provincial Command of Rome and by the Investigative Unit for Crimes in Damage to Animals, delegated by the Public Prosecutor's Office of Rome, together with 4 veterinarians for health checks, performed today inspections and searches at the depot of 'public square vehicles with animal traction' in the Roman quarter of Testaccio (Piazza Orazio Giustiniani, 3).
The aim of the operation was to verify the state of health and well-being of about 70 horses, as well as the correct sanitary conditions of the structures that host them, explains a note from the Nirda.
Result? In the afternoon it was mailed part of the "Ex-Slaughterhouse" under seizure, where for years the horses used in towing the traditional "Roman barrels" have been hospitalized. Two horses also kidnapped detainees in conditions unsuitable for their nature, because they were housed in the dark and with litter boxes in poor sanitary conditions. Agents found severe structural deficiencies, enough to have the seals affixed to the entire area.
At the moment, however, the owners, in compliance with the permits, will be able to keep their animals in the building pending the identification of a more suitable and comfortable location. Also make sure irregularities relating to the possession of drugs without regular prescription. The investigations also revealed some discrepancies in the registration of horses in the equine registry.
The Lav, which has always opposed the use of horses for tourist transport in the city, was immediately applauded. unbearable for the ethological characteristics of the animals:
"This is an investigation that we hope will finally clarify the unacceptable aspects tolerated by the various administrations that have alternated in recent years: the conditions of the horses, at risk every day on the chaotic streets of the capital, the absence of sanitary authorization of the stables, the sensational tax evasion, up to the systematic violations of even minimal municipal regulations ", declares the association.
I horses of the "barrels" they are forced to work and in a dangerous urban context due to heavy traffic, loud noises and slippery pavement; there have been numerous accidents due to these conditions, which, in some cases, have caused the injury if not death of the horse.
The minimum rules for their protection, provided for by the Municipal Regulations for the Discipline of non-scheduled public bus services and by the Municipal Regulations on the Protection of Animals, are systematically not respected. To find out, unfortunately, just take a tour of the center of the capital.
Roberta Ragni
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