Horse slaughter house operations suspended in Offaly

It has been revealed that one of two plants that slaughter horses here has been suspended from operations following a Department of Agriculture inspection last Friday.

Horse slaughter house operations suspended in Offaly
Thu, 14 Mar, 2013 - 15:31

It has been revealed that one of two plants that slaughter horses here has been suspended from operations following a Department of Agriculture inspection last Friday.

Officials who visited Ossory Meats in Offaly found problems with 25 horses.

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