Council takes action on fly grazing horses
Published 19 January 2012
The Vale of Glamorgan Council has undertaken a
large-scale operation to remove and rehome more than 60 horses
which were abandoned on its land.
The animals had been left to ‘fly graze’ near Cardiff
Airport, Rhoose, leaving the Vale Council, as landowner, to foot
the bill for their care and welfare.
After taking possession of them, under the Animals Act 1971, the
council has rehomed the herd, with the help of a horse
charity.
The charity helped round up the horses on Friday (January 13)
and found them suitable new homes.
A spokeswoman said the welfare of the animals had been regularly
reviewed by veterinary surgeons to ensure good welfare standards
were maintained within the herd.
The spokeswoman added: "The activity of horse dumping or fly
grazing will not be tolerated within the Vale of Glamorgan.
"We will continue to protect animals, to ensure they receive the
care they require and deserve."