THE International League for the Protection of Horses is calling on animal lovers to take part in a European Commission online consultation on animal transportation to be held from December 2-16.
It has been lobbying the EC and governments, both home and abroad, for many years to improve the conditions endured by horses and donkeys during their long distance transport into Europe for slaughter.
Keith Meldrum, ILPH European adviser, said: "We are delighted that the commission has set up the online consultation to allow EU citizens to participate in the decision-making process.
"This is indeed an encouraging, proactive response to the thousands of letters they have received on the issue of animal welfare during transport.
"It is really good news and shows just how seriously Commissioner Byrne is taking the transportation issue.
"I'm sure the online debate will serve to highlight the overwhelming public support for stopping the long distance transport of animals for slaughter altogether."
The ILPH is asking everybody with concerns about the present slaughter policy - whether it is transport of horses, lambs or sheep - to log on to http://europa.eu.int/comm/food/fs/aw/aw/transport.en.html to have their say.
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