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Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act Passed House Judiciary

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The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. The American Quarter Horse Association, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA), among many others, oppose the bill. Lovely quote.

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Unexpected Farm Animal Deal in Ohio

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Animal welfare groups led by the Humane Society of the United States have agreed to abandon a fall ballot issue against animal cruelty as part of a deal with state farm groups brokered by Gov.

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Some Good News In NJ Farm Animals Case

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Department of Agriculture (NJDA) was ordered to readdress a number of its mandated standards for farmed animal treatment. Farm Bureau spokesperson expressed disappointment at the decision while animal protection advocates deemed it a victory.