Several seized horses will have to be put down

Several horses which were among 84 seized during a major animal welfare crackdown in Cork yesterday will have be put down.

Vets made the decision last night after inspecting some of the animals who were found to be in appalling condition, including some with cracked skin and open wounds, and others with various serious health issues.

The animals, who were being grazed illegally on city council and Nama-owned land, were seized as part of Operation Capall — of one of the largest multi-agency animal welfare crackdowns of its kind in recent years.