Public service Horses in the Ramiswil SO animal welfare case are well cared for, according to the canton
According to the Solothurn cantonal administration, the 43 horses confiscated in the Ramiswil SO animal welfare case are well cared for and housed. Places have been found for all the horses.
14.11.2025, 09:34
SDA
36 of the 43 horses that were confiscated in Ramiswil last week have been housed in the army stables in the Sand barracks near Bern since Thursday. This was announced by the Solothurn State Chancellery on Friday.
These animals had previously been distributed across six locations as an emergency measure. However, the locations were only available for a short time.
Thanks to the support of the army, 36 horses were relocated to Bern. According to the cantonal administration, seven animals are in the care of private individuals at two other suitable locations.
All 43 animals have been examined by a vet and are being cared for by specialists. The horses will be assessed by experts in the coming days, the statement continued. The aim is to place all the animals in suitable homes. Due to the horses' past, it is important to find appropriate solutions.
Dogs put to sleep
During the farm clearance at the end of last week, 43 horses and around 120 dogs as well as two goats were confiscated in Ramiswil. The dogs, including puppies, were euthanized because they were in too poor a condition. The owner of the animals was charged with violating the Animal Welfare Act.
At the beginning of this week, Sibylle Jeker (SVP), member of the Solothurn cantonal government and Director of Economic Affairs, commissioned an external investigation into the animal welfare case. This is intended to examine the exact course of events and the history of this case and the measures taken by the cantonal veterinary service.
