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The slaughter tourism trade in Serbia

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The delegation shortly reported that the national legislation is completely in line with the EU legislation. And that flight is illegal because EU legislation does not allow export of game meat from Serbia to EU. The Turtle Dove is not a trophy animal. No one is going to stuff it and put on a mantlepiece.

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Halal Slaughter Causing a Furor In Quebec

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Quebec is not known for its animal welfare concerns or laws. I think the issue stems from this being an Islamic practice and the fear of contaminated meat, not concern for the animals. It wants to know how many companies are involved in producing halal meat and the number of animals are being slaughtered annually under Islamic ritual.

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Dutch May Ban Kosher Slaughter of Livestock

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THE DUTCH parliament has voted overwhelmingly to ban the ritual slaughter of livestock. However, Jewish and Islamic groups which can prove animals do not suffer more during ritual killing than in an ordinary slaughterhouse will be able to apply for permits. Excerpted from the Irish Times.

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Proposed Nebraska Legislation Angers Horse Activists

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Two bills introduced in the Nebraska Legislature are drawing fire from the largest animal advocacy organization in the world. He also introduced LB 306, otherwise known as the Livestock Animal Welfare Act. Newcomer to the Legislature Sen.

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Missouri Legislature Attacks Horse Activist

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An activist organized an appeal in which people from around the country and the world could contact the legislators in opposition to the bill. Some of the legislators started harassing the horse activist. Some legislators programmed their e-mail systems to forward any message containing the word "horse" to Shoss.

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PETA and IFAW Plan 24 City Tour of Canada

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PETA and the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) are holding a joint news conference this week, and I would like to offer you an exclusive advance scoop on it. Both groups will be protesting the seal hunt using the Olympic torch ceremony as the backdrop.

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Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act Passed House Judiciary

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It amazes me that legislative business is still being conducted in DC these days, what with the US economic sky falling. Especially animal business. 6598) is a bill that criminalizes the sale and transportation of horses for slaughter. Tags: horse animal cruelty legislation Slaughterhouse us. Lovely quote.

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