Horse slaughter a necessary evil say some in Illinois

Whoa, look, another one of those awful stories about horse activists supporting horse slaughter. Horse slaughter supporters call it a "necessary evil." By their own words it is evil; however, it is not and never has been necessary. Illinois State Rep. Jim Scacia wants to bring horse slaughter back to Illinois, filing yet another bill…

Illinois equine groups denounce attempt to repeal horse slaughter ban (US)

For Immediate Release Contact: Gail Vacca (815) 476-5257 March 9, 2009 Wilmington, IL (March 9, 2009) –- In a joint statement issued today to the Illinois General Assembly, Illinois-based equine rescue organizations announced their united opposition to pending legislation that would repeal the state ban on horse slaughter enacted in 2007. The Illinois Equine Humane…

New Holland Auction Report, Monday, November 3, 2008 (Pa)

By ANNE RUSSEK The following report is a result of the commitment and resolve of Suffolk Downs racetrack to follow through on their no slaughter policy. Sam Elliott, Vice President at Suffolk, is determined to do everything in his power to educate horseman that they must be responsible for the horses they race, and that…