Chicago (EWA) - The long awaited Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on horse welfare fell far short of the respectable reporting we have come to expect from the GAO, even raising questions as to the agency's credibility. The Equine Welfare Alliance (EWA) and Animal Law Coalition (ALC) have issued an exhaustive analysis and executive summary,… Continue reading GAO follows horse slaughter lobby down the rabbit hole
Tag: APHIS
Stick horses used in contest amid equine outbreak
The organizers of this event demonstrate creative marketing skills and responsible horse stewardship. They are also teaching these young girls a positive lesson in both. The Associated Press reports: SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A deadly strain of a fast-spreading horse virus that's shown up in nine Western states — where cases have doubled in… Continue reading Stick horses used in contest amid equine outbreak
AAEP stepping up to end horse soring
We congratulate the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) on their dedication to improving the welfare of Tennessee Walking Horses. Tennessee Walking Horses are often the victims of soring (the deliberate injury to a horse's legs to achieve an exaggerated "big lick" gait) and other illegal practices. Many members of the Tennessee Walking Horse community… Continue reading AAEP stepping up to end horse soring
USDA audit says horse transport violation penalties meaningless
DocuTicker reports the following excerpt from the APHIS report on the Horse Protection Program and the Slaughter Horse Transport Program Our review of the slaughter horse transport program found that APHIS needs to improve its controls for ensuring that horses being shipped to foreign plants for slaughter are treated humanely. At present, APHIS does not… Continue reading USDA audit says horse transport violation penalties meaningless
Changes proposed to horse transportation rules
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is looking to close a loophole in its regulations on the commercial transport of horses to slaughter facilities. Current regulations protect horses that are being commercially transported directly to slaughter. A proposed rule in the Nov. 7 Federal Register would amend those regulations to extend… Continue reading Changes proposed to horse transportation rules
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