Article proposes horse slaughter plant in Kentucky

"Since Kentucky has so many horses, and the number of unwanted horses is growing, why not construct a horse slaughter facility in the Commonwealth?" This is a question asked by Jordan Stanton in an article entitled,"American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act and Its Impact on the Horse Capital of the World", writing for the blog of…

Wyoming plans to poison prisoners and the elderly with horse meat

Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal signed HB 122 into law March 9 of this year. The law provides the Wyoming Board of Livestock with three options to deal with abandoned, stray, feral or abused animals which enter into their jurisdiction. The Board may take the animal to public sale, which was the only option prior to…

When Horse Slaughter Comes to Town: Alternatives to Horse Slaughter

PART 5 OF 5 by JANE ALLIN | March 2010 With the devastated economy and slow recovery together with the closure of all horse slaughter facilities in the U.S., pro-slaughter groups want you to believe that there is no alternative. A study examining horse slaughter trends in the United States, Canada and Mexico carried out…

When Horse Slaughter Comes to Town: Opposition to Horse Slaughter

PART 4 OF 5 by JANE ALLIN | March 2010 Ultimately, horse slaughter is opposed by the vast majority of Americans (and Canadians), and opening a horse slaughter plant would be highly contentious, giving the community a seedy reputation, negatively impacting tourism and other spending. State and nationwide polls taken in the past have shown…

When Horse Slaughter Comes to Town: Legal Implications

PART 3 OF 5 by JANE ALLIN | March 2010 On April 25, 2007, the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee of the United States Senate held a mark-up for S. 311, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (AHSPA), voting 15 to 7 in favor of sending the bill to be considered before the full US…

When Horse Slaughter Comes to Town: Economic Growth and Community Image

PART 2 OF 5 by JANE ALLIN | March 2010 Contrary to what some pro-horse slaughter proponents say, horse slaughter facilities trigger negative economic growth for the communities in which they are situated. This is far-reaching and insidious. The USDA states that profits from horse slaughter are negligible. "It is entirely foreign owned, and pays…

When Horse Slaughter Comes to Town: Environmental Impact

PART 1 OF 5 by JANE ALLIN | March 2010 Historically, the negative environmental impact of horse slaughtering plants has been well documented. In 2007, the last three horse slaughter plants in the US, all Belgium-owned, closed their doors due to state laws -- Dallas Crown, Kaufman TX; Beltex Corporation, Fort Worth TX; and Cavel…