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THE IVORY COAST The slaughter and export of donkeys has been banned in Ivory Coast (also known as Côte d’Ivoire) following an announcement by the government earlier this month (13 July). In recent years, hundreds of thousands of donkeys across Africa have been slaughtered for their skins due to rising Chinese demand for ejiao, a… Continue reading Donkey slaughter ban a ‘historic decision for whole species’
Here's the best and the worst States ranked according to their animal protection laws, published by the Animal Legal Defense Fund. No surprise Kentucky — where we work out of now — is so close to the bottom in 47th place. Only New Mexico, Iowa and Mississippi are lower. Animal Legal Defense Fund 2019 US… Continue reading US animal protection laws ranked by State 2019
FARM BILL CONFERENCE BEGINS AGAIN URGENT. TAKE ACTION After many months without any formal "conferences", two high profile committees will begin public meetings this week on the Farm Bill and the Budget. Farm Bill talks are likely to focus on the level of cuts to the food stamp program. The Senate has passed a Farm… Continue reading Farm Bill front burner issue again for animal advocates
The Farm Bill generally covers five years. Congress did not get it done last year. They seem determined to get it done before they adjourn for their annual August break this year. We need to act fast. Why? Please keep reading, and start calling! The recently passed House version of the bill 2013 Farm Bill… Continue reading Ask Committee leaders to remove King Amendment from the Farm Bill
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