Agri-Business
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) said that it has not yet received any applications to date from other processors to slaughter horses.
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) will meet with European Commission officials next week to discuss the issue of traceability in horses.
Rural Life
Over 100 protesters gathered outside Dáil buildings today to call for the permanent closure of Ireland’s only horse abattoir
Operations at Ireland’s only horse abattoir have been suspended by Minister McConalogue, following highlighted animal welfare abuse