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Thoroughbred Dealer Convicted of Animal Cruelty

Critter News

Come on, that's a Michael Vick defense that didn't work with him either. A judge convicted Paragallo of 33 of 34 misdemeanor animal cruelty counts in a nonjury trial in Greene County. Tags: New York animal cruelty horses. This guy sounds like a real jerk. He didn't know how his horses were being treated on his own farm?

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From Yesterday's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: Re “ A Disgraceful Farm Bill ” (editorial, May 16): While the farm bill recently approved by Congress deals with enormous agricultural policy issues, it also includes three important provisions to protect animal welfare. Enforcement has been inconsistent at best.