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- Equine Traceability Being Re-Launched in Canada? wp.me/p2mXR0-19F via @HClemenceau 16 hours ago
- Ex-inspector has concerns about horse slaughter plan abqjournal.com/main/2013/05/2… via @ABQJournal 23 hours ago
- Reno woman undertakes 450-mile solo trail ride to raise awareness of wild horses in Nevada rgj.com/article/201305… 2 weeks ago
- Equine database to be set up following horse meat scandal irishtimes.com/news/consumer/… via @IrishTimes 2 weeks ago
- Former racehorses get a second chance at life cnn.com/2013/05/03/liv… 2 weeks ago
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Links of Interest
- A List of Established Equine Rescue Centres The Canadian Horse Defence Coalition encourages the adoption of horses from qualified rescue centres.
- A Study of the Relationship between Horse Slaughter and Reported Cases of Abuse and Neglect Written by John Holland of the EWA
- A Veterinarian's Take Understanding and Appreciating Horses. Equine Behavior, Equitation Science, Horse Culture
- American Horsemeat This website is for informational purposes and to make public information available concerning horse slaughter and horse meat
- Animal Law Coalition Advocating for animals to live and live free of cruelty and neglect
- APHIS – Centers forEpidemiology and Animal Health For the Equine 2005 study, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) collected data on equine health and management practices ….
- APHIS – Centers for Epidemiology and Animal Health Equine 2005 study, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) collected data on equine health and management practices
- ASPCA – Equine Protection Fund Emergency feed assistance is available to horse owners who have lost a job or had a medical emergency within the past 6 months
- Canadian Horse Defence Coalition website Link to the CHDC web site
- CFIA – List of Veterinary Drugs Not Permitted in Food Information about the EID and General Requirements for Food Animals
- Equine Guelph Dedicated to improving the health and well-being of horses
- Equine Welfare Alliance EWA is dedicated to ending the slaughter of American Horses and the preservation and protection of our Wild Horses and Burros on public lands.
- EWA Position Paper – GAO Submission many different state , federal and even foreign statutes and regulations . The Equine Welfare Alliance bases its opposition to horse slaughter on issues that will be discussed in this paper:
- Habitat for Horses Habitat for Horses is dedicated to changing the lives of horses and humans. Our goal is to create a world where horses are respected for their intrinsic value and for their ability to help us fulfill our emotional, behavioral and spiritual needs.
- Horsemeat and Drugs – the Definitive Resource Within these pages you will find absolute, scientific proof that horse meat from the US is deadly
- Mary Nash's Horsemeat Website Mary Nash passed away in 2005 at her home, a few hundred yards away from Dallas Crown horse slaughter plant in Kaufman, Texas. It was her life’s dream to see the end of horse slaughter. This site will be continued in her honor by those who believe as sh
- Saving America's Mustangs A Foundation for the Preservation of America’s Wild Horses
- Survival Tips for the New Horse Market According to Juli S. Thorson, contributing editor to Western Horseman magazine, there are several precautions horse owners and industry professionals can take now to help protect themselves in the future.
- The Humane Society of the United States – Humane Horse Remains Disposal This list is provided as a resource for horse owners and is for informational purposes only. Please contact specific vendors for more information on their services.
- UC Davis Veterinary Medicine – Emergency Euthanasia of Horses Consideration for Owners, Equine Facility Managers, Auction Market Operators, Horse Transporters, and Law Enforcement Officers
- Whitepaper by Allen Warren This paper not only proposes a change in the legal status of equine, but also delves into the pre-1990 history of equine slaughter – Jerry Finch, Habitat for Horses)
- World Horse Welfare World Horse Welfare are working for a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding.
- World Society for the Protection of Animals Our vision: a world where animal welfare matters and animal cruelty has ended
- Worms & Germs Worms & Germs Blog is an educational website coordinated by Drs. Scott Weese and Maureen Anderson of the Ontario Veterinary College’s Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses.
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Monthly Archives: November 2010
John Holland offers advice to Sue Wallis
Please visit horseback magazine for the full article. Comments are welcome! http://horsebackmagazine.com/hb/archives/4957 Numbers Won’t Work in Proposed Processing Plant, EWA President Says November 30, 2010 “Even if Wallis could convince Wyoming‘s tiny population to gorge themselves on the meat, there … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Cruelty, Essays, Horse Slaughter, Politics
1 Comment
Apalachian Chief – Update
Chief was moved yesterday, Saturday November 27th, 2010, by his owner to a boarding facility, the location of which is unknown. (The photo above is from when he was with his previous owner.) Many people attemped to step in and … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Cruelty, Horse Racing
7 Comments
Their Last Ride
Even though this essay is from many years ago these dismal journeys continue today. While you’re reading this horses could be passing by your town on their last ride to an inhumane and cruel death. If you’re lucky enough to … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Cruelty, Auction, Horse Racing, Horse Slaughter, PMU, Transport
4 Comments
Letter in Saddleup Magazine
A letter written by Donna Cromarty was recently published in Saddleup Magazine that very eloquently speaks to the cruelty of slaughter but also offers a couple of solutions. Donna’s letter is on Page 7. There was also a not so … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Cruelty, Horse Slaughter
1 Comment
UK Vets address transport plight of slaughter bound horses
From Valerie James-Patton: “These 2 articles are from Horse and Hound, UK. I certainly hope the BEVA is nothing like the AAEP in their stance on the slaughter issue. But still, the US would face all the same issues the … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Cruelty, Horse Slaughter, Transport, World News
2 Comments
October 4th, 2010 Anti Horse Slaughter Protests Garner Much Media Coverage
The October 4th protests organized by the Ottawa Animal Defence League received much media coverage across the country. The protesters were helping to raise awareness of horse slaughter in Canada and Bill C-544 which would end this horrible business. Protests … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Cruelty, Horse Slaughter, Media, Politics
5 Comments
Rodeo Thugs Shoot, Dump 12 Foals
The following is from our friends at SHARK. http://www.sharkonline.org/ The Rodeo Mafia Shows its “Love” of Animals Hank Franzen, owner of the Powder River Rodeo Company, claims he wasn’t involved when 12 colts were gunned down and dumped on land … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Cruelty, Horse Slaughter
22 Comments
Betty Coulthard responds to critisism of her sending young horses to slaughter
Please note that this response appeard in the Western Producer: http://www.producer.com/fb/WPNEWS/2010/20101028/WPNEWS_20101028.htm Horse industry in need of saving Betty Coulthard is an Alberta horse breeder. After giving an interview to the Producer in August, she was subjected to criticism and threats … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Cruelty, Auction, Horse Slaughter
38 Comments
Ontario horse auctions coming up
This is the time of year when horses are sent off to auction after summer camps and when some owners aren’t prepared to provide for their horses over winter. If you’re thinking of buying a horse, please consider helping one that could be … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Cruelty, Auction, Horse Slaughter
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