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On the Renewed Debate Over Horse Slaughter

Animal Person

" Surge in Abandoned Horses Renews Debate Over Slaughterhouses " in today's New York Times begs a lot of questions that I wonder how you would answer. Let's deconstruct: The facts of the case: "Emaciated horses eating bark off trees. Abandoned horses tied to telephone poles. Horses subsisting on feces, walking among carcasses.

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Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act Passed House Judiciary

Critter News

6598) is a bill that criminalizes the sale and transportation of horses for slaughter. The bill must be passed by the House and Senate before it can become law. Tags: horse animal cruelty legislation Slaughterhouse us. The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. There are some powerful opponents to this bill, however.

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