Cross-posted from The Hill Written by Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.) Horse and burro protection occupies a very special place in the big idea known as “animal welfare.” Wild horses embody the Western spirit that has animated our national conversation about protecting animals and open spaces. Horses and burros form some of the strongest bonds with… Continue reading Horse slaughter off the Washington radar too long says Rep. Grijalva
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Federal legislation targeting drug use in horse racing introduced
The highly anticipated legislation targeting drug use in horse racing was introduced on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, by Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM) and Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-KY). Joe Drape of the New York Times, who writes religiously on the abusive use of drugs in horse racing, reveals that Arthur and Staci Hancock, George Strawbridge and… Continue reading Federal legislation targeting drug use in horse racing introduced
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
CHDC calls Canadians to action on horse slaughter Bill C-544
A BILL TO BAN HORSE SLAUGHTER IN CANADA >> Americans can help too! What you can do to help! Written by SINIKKA CROSLAND Background On June 16, 2010, NDP Agriculture Critic MP Alex Atamanenko tabled (introduced) Private Members Bill C-544 that would effectively shut down the slaughter of horses in Canada for human consumption. Bill… Continue reading CHDC calls Canadians to action on horse slaughter Bill C-544
Rahall and Grijalva spur changes for wild horses with new bill (US)
Cross-posted from MSNBC By KRNV-TV RENO, Nev. (AP) -- Legislation has been introduced in Congress that would give added protections to thousands of wild horses and burros that roam Western states and prevent the U.S. Bureau of Land Management from killing healthy animals removed from the range. The bill was introduced by Democratic Reps. Nick… Continue reading Rahall and Grijalva spur changes for wild horses with new bill (US)
Controversial Bill Aimed At Saving Horses (US)
Cross-posted from NewsOn6, Tulsa OK By JENNIFER LOREN Congress will take up the issue of horse slaughter this session with a controversial bill aimed at saving horses lives. The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act would make it illegal to transport horses for slaughter in other countries where slaughter is legal. At Mid America Stockyards in… Continue reading Controversial Bill Aimed At Saving Horses (US)
Horse on the Hill: Jan 13, 2008 (US)
THERE ARE SEVERAL key pieces of horse protection legislation that will be introduced in the 111th U.S. Congress. Here is the first. H. R. 305 HORSE TRANSPORT SAFETY ACT Background A bill banning the transport of horses in double decker trailers across the country was passed some years back, and essentially went into effect at… Continue reading Horse on the Hill: Jan 13, 2008 (US)
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