Has the number of horses being transported for slaughter in the EU increased or decreased in recent years?
The number of horses being transported for slaughter in the EU has decreased by 40% since 2001. Q7. Does the Regulation permit the UK to prevent the export of horses for slaughter? The Regulation lays down welfare conditions that must be met in all Member States for the transport of animals. It also permits Member States to put in place additional welfare measures within their own borders and during transport by sea but these measures have not yet been activated. . Q8. Is there any UK legislation in place that protects our own horses from being exported for slaughter? World Horse Welfare was founded on the issue of ending the live export of working horses for slaughter from Great Britain. In 1937 the charity was successful in achieving Minimum Values legislation, which is still in place today. This law provides protection for British working horses below a minimum value as well as all ponies from being exported. World Horse Welfare continues to monitor this legislation and to campaign
