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- Equine Traceability Being Re-Launched in Canada? wp.me/p2mXR0-19F via @HClemenceau 10 hours ago
- Ex-inspector has concerns about horse slaughter plan abqjournal.com/main/2013/05/2… via @ABQJournal 18 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: December 2011
CTV Ottawa reports on slaughter video
Disturbing video sparks pressure to ban horse meat Updated: Wed Dec. 21 2011 4:29:09 PM ctvottawa.ca Animal rights groups are calling for a ban on the sale of horse meat after disturbing video at a slaughterhouse in west Quebec was … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Cruelty, Horse Slaughter
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The Race Back to Slaughter
The Race Back to Slaughter Posted on December 13, 2011 at 12:10 am by Jill Howard Church — Author’s Site There is an ugly urgency with which proponents from various agriculture and even a few “humane” sectors are working to … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Cruelty, Horse Slaughter
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Must-watch short film showcasing the compassionate work of Nicole Joncas
A must-watch short film showcasing the compassionate work of Nicole Joncas who fought against a puppy mill in Quebec. Nicole also rescues horses and every other type of critter that needs help! Directed and Edited by Alexandra Graham. Just beautiful. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCBbysV0QKo&context=C32b8185ADOEgsToPDskKRopgj_SmtRmLrR5iZLzRq … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Cruelty, Rescues
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Mystery Surrounding Abandoned Horses Finally Solved
December 18, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE http://equinewelfarealliance.org/uploads/Abandoned_Horses-FINAL.pdf Contacts: John Holland 540-268-5693 john@equinewelfarealliance.org Vicki Tobin 630.961.9292 vicki@equinewelfarealliance.org Mystery Surrounding Abandoned Horses Finally Solved Chicago (EWA) – A six month investigation by the EWA and other animal investigation organizations has finally determined … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Cruelty, Horse Slaughter
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Christmas wishes from the CHDC
To our supporters: http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/1032343/383ed41948/519580283/ae0341091a/
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Canadian SPCA Responds to Shocking Footage at Quebec Horse-Slaughter Facility
The CSPCA released their response to the Les Petit-Nations slaughter footage as well as a statement on their position regarding horse slaughter. Both are posted in CSPCA press release and stmnt – Francais and CSPCA Press Release and position statement
Posted in Animal Cruelty, Horse Slaughter
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Horse slaughter protest – December 26, 2011 at the Rainbow Bridge, Niagara Falls, NY
https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/277240718986699/ Horse Slaughter Protest @RainbowBridge – MONDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2011 11:00am until 2:00pm Where Rainbow Bridge (USA-Canada) Border –US side (Niagara Falls,NY) @ Niagara St. and Rainbow Blvd. Description We will be protesting horse slaughter at the Rainbow Bridge in … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts, Animal Cruelty, Horse Slaughter
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Letter to editor template
Horse supporter Theresa Nolet posted this excellent letter for all to use as a template to send to local newspapers and to post wherever you can. She says to please use in its entirety or adjust to fill your needs. … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts, Animal Cruelty, Horse Slaughter
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CHDC Investigation reaches the Wall Street Journal
press release Dec. 5, 2011, 8:30 a.m. EST Undercover Investigation Inside Quebec Slaughterhouse Reveals Serious Food Safety and Horse Welfare Concerns ORANGEVILLE, ON, Dec. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ – Today, footage and photos captured by an anonymous source at … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Cruelty, Articles of Interest, Horse Slaughter
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CFIA response to Undercover Footage
The CFIA recently responded via a letter to the London Free Press in London, Ontario to the undercover footage released by the CHDC from Les Petit-Nations slaughterhouse. http://www.defendhorsescanada.org/lpn.html Please go here to read the CFIA letter: http://pbdba.lfpress.com/cgi-bin/publish.cgi?p=47680&x=letters&l_publish_date&s_publish_date&s_keywords=horses&s_topic&s_letter_type=Letter+to+Editor&s_letter_status=Active&s=letters&mid=54
Posted in Animal Cruelty, Horse Slaughter, Politics
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