BACKSTORY On November 18, 2011, President Obama signed budget bill H.R. 2112 into law. H.R. 2112 covers funding for the federal government's fiscal year 2012, which runs October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012. Agriculture Department spending, including the USDA, is part of that bill. Before H.R. 2112 was presented to the President, a small… Continue reading Occupy Obama’s mailbox against horse slaughter
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Billboard creates debate over ethics of horse slaughter
Cross-posted from OzarksFirst.com Reported by JEREMY STEVENS (Highlandville, MO) -- The processing of horse meat is once again under review by the federal government. And an Ozarks woman is making a statement you probably can't ignore to support the animals she's dedicated her life to. Jan Myers and her horse "Wish" are practically inseparable, spending… Continue reading Billboard creates debate over ethics of horse slaughter
Horse slaughter group targets wrong industry with propaganda
EQUINE WELFARE ALLIANCE PRESS RELEASE In an effort to appear credible, the United Organizations of the Horse (UOH) has created what it calls communication tools to "to help the horse industry counter hysterical anti-slaughter claims with sound science and common sense." The simple marketing rule of “know your audience” has eluded UOH which offers it… Continue reading Horse slaughter group targets wrong industry with propaganda
Slaughter horses rejected at Mexican border: Animals’ Angels Report
FROM THE REPORT Animals’ Angels recently investigated the Morton, Texas Feedlot and two export holding pens in Del Rio, Texas and Eagle Pass, Texas. During this investigation Animals' Angels found that horses rejected at the border are not provided food, water or rest but are immediately reloaded for the kill buyer to take away. In… Continue reading Slaughter horses rejected at Mexican border: Animals’ Angels Report
New bill would ban horse transport to foreign “processing” plants
Cross-posted from The Horse Written PAT RAIA Legislation introduced into the United States Senate on Thursday (June 9) would ban the transport of horses from the U.S. to processing slaughter plants in Mexico and Canada. Horse processing slaughter has not taken place in the U.S. since 2007 when the last processing slaughter facility operating was… Continue reading New bill would ban horse transport to foreign “processing” plants
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