A horse transportation quote depends on many factors such as the number of horses, space of time etc. The diversion of horses with serious welfare problems into an underground market is a grave concern. A load containing small horses also unloaded easily during the daytime. We are happy to transport your horse individually or with shared transport with other horses. 2 draft horses - with old healed severe injuries from horse collars. It is important for horse welfare that the remaining four slaughter plants remain open, but the condition of horses arriving at the plants must be improved.
However, four out of the nine horses positive for either ehv-2 or ehv-5 based on the qpcr testing before transport developed neutrophilic airway inflammation. Behavior problems are a likely explanation for many horses being sold for slaughter. The responsible dealers and transporters who closely supervise loading, supervise horse float behavior and separate aggressive horses will have a lower incidence of injuries.
Severe welfare problems caused by the owner were significantly greater than welfare problems caused by transport. Really nice and friendly whilst professional and the service provided made this a really positive experience. Educate horse owners that they are responsible for the welfare of their horses. After the sale one pen contained three freshly injured horses.
Six percent 60 horses out of the 7.7% had conditions caused by owner neglect or abuse and only 1.8% (18 horses) had transport and marketing injuries severe enough to be rated a severe welfare problem. We also specialise in scheduled service bookings on worldwide routes as well as smaller charter aircraft for horses travelling to specific events throughout europe and beyond.
The most serious injuries and welfare problems are not caused by the type of trailer the horses are transported in. The number one problem that needs to be corrected in transport and marketing is injuries caused by horse fights. None of these horses was sold in the sale ring. All horses that were sold in the sale ring could walk easily and had good mobility.
