(16 Jan 2025)
ETHIOPIA HORSES
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – 12 December 2024
1. Wide shot of the sunrise over Addis Ababa
2. Various of Sisay Melesse, a horse cart owner, feeding his horse before starting his daily work
3. SOUNDBITE (Amharic) Sisay Melesse, horse cart owner:
“My name is Sisay Melesse, and I earn my living by driving a cart. I’ve been in this job for four years. It’s now 7 a.m., and it’s time for me to go to work.”
4. Various of Melesse attaching the harness and pole to the horse
5. Various of Melesse driving his horse and cart
6. Close of cart wheels
7. Various of Melesse washing his horse
8. SOUNDBITE (Amharic) Sisay Melesse, horse cart owner:
“If my horse falls ill, I do everything I can to treat it and ensure its recovery. There are many people, who abandon their horses when they get sick, but I do not; I deeply value mine. I take all the necessary steps to care for it, as I consider it like my own child. I see my horse as part of a family that contributes greatly to my quality of life.”
9. Wide of horse carts on Addis Ababa street
10. Various of Ali Mengistu, a horse and cart owner feeding and caring for his horse
11.SOUNDBITE (Amharic) Ali Mengistu, horse cart owner:
"Some people overload their horses with 10 quintals of excessive weight and abandon them on the streets when they become tired or injured. However, I would never do that. My horse has its own stable which I clean thoroughly. I make sure it has everything it needs to eat and always has access to water. Since this animal cannot speak it’s my duty to look after it. If veterinarians are not nearby, I will either visit them or consult with them by phone to arrange for a check-up. I prioritize my horse’s health."
12. Various of Mengistu loading and driving his horse cart on the streets of Addis Ababa
13. Wide of a meeting with horse and cart owners
14. Various of veterinarian Mulugeta Alemu holding a meeting with horse and cart owners about their animal’s welfare
15. Close of Alemu pulling on surgical gloves
16. Wide of Alemu crouching and reaching into his bag for vaccines
17. Various of Alemu preparing vaccine
18. Various of Alemu vaccinating horse
++GRAPHIC INJURY AND DISEASE++
19. Various of an abandoned and injured horses wondering around road
++AUDIO AS INCOMING++
20. SOUNDBITE (Amharic), Mulugeta Alemu, veterinarian
"Abandoned horses on the road are affected by two diseases: ulcerative lymphangitis and epizootic lymphangitis. While these conditions are treatable, the treatment costs often surpass the purchase price of the horse, reaching thousands of birr (local currency). As a result, we sometimes have to euthanize them. The most severely injured horses are euthanized to protect our society and preserve our culture."
21. Various of horse and cart driver pumping air into his tyres
22. Various of cart drivers preparing their horses to drive off
++AUDIO AS INCOMING++
23. SOUNDBITE (Amharic), Mulugeta Alemu, veterinarian:
"Due to their perceived low economic value, these animals often receive minimal attention and are overlooked in policy discussions. Yet, when we consider their contributions to the community, they are extremely valuable. In rural areas with few cars, horses and pack animals are essential for transportation and provide considerable benefits. However, challenges persist, particularly regarding access to veterinary care and community awareness."
24. Various of horse carts on the streets
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