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Horse disposal scheme planned
The Department of Agriculture has confirmed it is currently examining a number of suggestions relating to a disposal scheme for unwanted horses.
The move comes as animal welfare charities warn of a looming crisis this autumn and winter that they say would see thousands of horses die slow and painful deaths through neglect.
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