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The Perfect Time to End the Slaughter of American Horses

Horseby John Holland 

At the moment, the news is rife with stories about the level of equine neglect in the United States, with many of the articles blaming the "unintended consequences" of closing the US horse slaughter plants and calling for them to be reopened. But in reality, we are coming up on a once in a lifetime opportunity to get rid of this abominable practice once and for all.

Help Stop the Spread of Disinformation about Horse Slaughter

horse going to slaughter

Pro-horse slaughter lobbyists are once again using state bills and resolutions to spread disinformation about this cruel, seedy practice.

H.R. 305 Passes House Committee

double decked trailer Update July 29, 2010: The House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has passed H.R. 305 by voice vote. Attached below find the committee background and markup on the bill. Also attached find Animal Law Coalition's letter to the Committee. 

It's on to a vote in the full House! 

Second Slaughter Mouthpiece Installed to Head "Unwanted" Horse Coalition

horsesCHICAGO, (EWA) - The recent appointment of Dr. Douglas Corey to the top spot of the Washington lobby group, The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC), has made their loudly proclaimed stance of being neutral on the contentious issue of horse slaughter difficult to swallow.

Congress Takes Another Look at Horse Racing

bettingU.S. Sen. Tom Udall and Rep.

Art. 13 Making a Difference to EU

horseIn the wake of an investigation by Animals' Angels in November, 2009, European Union officials have announced an investigation into the conditions and treatment of horses at slaughter houses in Mexico specifically the Jerez facility.   

EU's concerns significant

Will Canada Ban Horse Slaughter Before the U.S.?

horsesA bill has been tabled or introduced in the Canadian Parliament that would ban the importation or exportation of horses for slaughter or horsemeat for human consumption.

Food Safety Fears Should End the Slaughter of American Horses

horsesThe number of American horses that are slaughtered is driven by a demand in some other countries for horsemeat, where it's usually a pricey delicacy. 

Inspectors are Afraid of Slaughter House Workers

horseIt has come to light that at horse slaughter facilities, Canadian inspectors were actually ordered to stay off the kill floors during slaughter.

Why?

The Requirements of Justice

horseby Faith Bjalobok, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy, Duquesne University, Fellow of Oxford Center for Animal Advocacy

There is much debate about the best way to deal with horses whose owners no longer seem to have any desire to care for them.  In terms of the solutions proposed by horse owners there are those who support slaughter and those who