From this Thursday, January 1, the prohibition of using horses for animal traction in Lanús came into effect.
Therefore, the Municipality announced that it will rescue all equines found in this situation.
The measure is implemented in compliance with Ordinance No. 13,693, enacted in June 2023.
The regulation establishes the prohibition of using horses or other equids to pull carts or transport goods.
“In compliance with Ordinance No. 13,693, we remind you that it is prohibited to use horses or other equids to pull carts, deliver or receive goods transported in such vehicles, and keep animals in conditions of abuse or exploitation,” reported the Municipality.
From today, any equine found in these situations will be removed and placed under protection.
Horses declared “sentient beings”
The ordinance declares horses as “sentient beings” and “subjects of rights“. This legal definition represents a significant advance in animal protection in Argentina.
Offenders will face the seizure of the cart and the horse. In addition, the corresponding administrative or judicial procedure will be opened, in accordance with the law.
The equines voluntarily surrendered and those recovered will be transported by adequate means.
They will be temporarily housed in spaces with everything necessary for their appropriate veterinary care.
The implementing authority will evaluate each animal. Subsequently, they will be given in custody or responsible adoption to those who meet the necessary conditions.
The regulations guarantee a dignified quality of life and permanent freedom for the rescued equines.
The registry and traditionalist exceptions
The Municipality reminded that a registry of holders operates at the Zoonosis Center. The center is located at Pitágoras 4400, Monte Chingolo, and is open from 8 to 15 hours.
Those who need to request permits to use animal traction for traditionalist purposes can process them at various locations:
- Avenida Hipólito Yrigoyen 3863
- Tuyutí 2155
- Avenida San Martín 3350
- Pitágoras 4500
- Albarracín 2389
The ordinance provides for permanent campaigns of dissemination and awareness about the rights and protection of animals.
It also establishes the placement of road signage notifying the prohibition throughout the district.
This measure positions Lanús as one of the pioneering municipalities in Argentina in the total abolition of animal traction.
The implementation marks a milestone in the protection of equines historically used for the transport of goods.
