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Proposed Nebraska Legislation Angers Horse Activists

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Tyson Larson introduced LB 305 on Wednesday, which would create a state meat inspection program, which would in turn allow horse meat to be transported across state lines. He also introduced LB 306, otherwise known as the Livestock Animal Welfare Act. If they don't want us to process horses, what are we supposed to do?".

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Montana Legislature Proposes Horse Slaughter Facility

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It's that if you don't have the funds, and you don't have the feed, and don't have the place to keep them, and they are old, and they are no longer going to work for what you need them for, it's a place for them to go," said Billings Livestock and Horse Sale's Jenn Parker. Maybe then can call it Horse Haven.

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The Incredible Dr. Pol

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In this new series, we’ll travel with him across rural Michigan to care for every family pet and head of livestock in need of his expertise and kindness. Video: Horse Castration – A rescued horse needs Dr. The Incredible Dr. Pol: Polnado Warning. SAT AUG 25 10PM ET.

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Protecting Your Pets from Pests and Disease

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This illness is particularly dangerous since it can infect both humans and horses, causing damage to the central nervous system. The disease can attack domestic pets, such as dogs and cats, as well as livestock, such as horses, chickens, and cattle. This illness is another strain of encephalitis that affects horses alone.

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Linkwood Distillery: 15 Years Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

10,000 Birds

Most of Linkwood’s production is sold to blenders, and it’s in especially high demand as a “top dressing” for labels like Johnnie Walker and White Horse. Swans swim on a small pond on the distillery grounds and deer and otters can be found by a trail that runs beside the burn.

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Cow Birds

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They’re all named for livestock. home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Birds , Terminology / Cow Birds Cow Birds By Rick • March 22, 2011 • 1 comment Tweet Share So what do Buffleheads and Bitterns and Hornbills have in common?

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Animal Advocates' Successes Have Factory Farmers Running Scared

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September 7, 2006, a bill banning the slaughter of horses for human consumption( H.R. One outspoken proponent of factory farming cited in the HPMAJ column is "Trent Loos, a rancher, journalist and vocal livestock supporter." News flash: Slaughtering horses does not promote their welfare. 503 ) was approved in the U.S.

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