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…