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Thoroughbred Dealer Convicted of Animal Cruelty

Critter News

He didn't know how his horses were being treated on his own farm? Come on, that's a Michael Vick defense that didn't work with him either. Prominent New York thoroughbred breeder and owner Ernie Paragallo was convicted Wednesday of mistreating dozens of malnourished horses on his Hudson Valley farm. And he didn't know?

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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.