Open letter to CFIA re slaughter from Canadian Horse Defence Coalition

TO: Dr. Brian Evans, Chief Food Safety and Veterinary Officer for Canada Dr. Martin Appelt, Manager Meat Programs Dr. Gord Doonan, CFIA Senior Staff Veterinarian Dear Dr. Evans, Dr. Appelt and Dr. Doonan: Regarding recently released video evidence of failed stunning attempts on horses at Les Viandes de la Petite-Nation Inc., the following media quote…

Unwanted horse and slaughter propaganda travels to Canada

Written by JANE ALLIN Chief Research Analyst Just as in the U.S., the misleading and malicious notion of the “Unwanted Horse” has now transcended its origin to become Canadian terminology in response to the EU laws in effect for paperwork required in federal horse slaughter plants for horses destined to be sold for human consumption.…

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Killer buyer whines about decline in horse meat industry

This article describes Pat Houde as a horse buyer. Houde is. A horse buyer for slaughter plants aka a "killer buyer." Houde doesn't like the new Canadian Food Inspection Agency Equine Identification Document (EID). CFIA crafted the EID in response to the EU directive that horses intended for slaughter must be quarantined 6 months prior…