Austria: VGT-activists prevent journey for horses being transported to a slaughterhouse in Belgium

Once again the illegal long-distance transport of horses is stopped on Austria’s roads!

Vienna, 15 October 2007

The 21 horses came into the care of VGT activists at the weekend after the transporter carrying them was found to be in breach of the law.

With the assistance of the local fire service the activists were able to feed the horses.

Another transporter was on its way to replace the illegal one and to take the horses on the last leg of the journey to the slaughterhouse. But courageous VGT activists chained themselves to the gates, protecting the horses and preventing the second transporter from being able to load them up and take them to their death.

Secure places at sanctuaries have been found for all the horses....

Source: Once again the illegal long-distance transport of horses is stopped on Austria’s roads!
Author: VGT