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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: May 2012
From Vancouver Humane Society: Calgary Stampede sends young horses to slaughter
by VHS on May 31, 2012 Bucking horses are a major part of rodeo ‘entertainment’ An article in an Alberta magazine has revealed that the Calgary Stampede sends young, healthy horses to slaughter if they can’t make the grade as … Continue reading
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Some Stampede horses sent to slaughter
One of the Stampede horses at its ranch near Hanna, Alberta. Updated: Thu May. 31 2012 19:03:43 ctvcalgary.ca For the first time, the Calgary Stampede is acknowledging its unwanted rodeo horses are sent to an Alberta slaughterhouse for meat. Stampede … Continue reading
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Canadian slaughterhouse firm no longer accepting Thoroughbreds
By Glenye Cain Oakford Viande Richelieu, the company that operates two of Canada’s four equine slaughterhouses, appears to be backing away from accepting Thoroughbreds for slaughter after their unusual move of returning slaughter-bound former racehorses Canuki and Cactus Cafe. … Continue reading
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CFIA and the Art of Evasion
Today the CHDC releases “CFIA and the Art of Evasion” in response to the CFIA’s deflection tactics to questions concerning the welfare of horses in Canada’s horse slaughter plants and the safety of horsemeat for human consumption.” The complete report … Continue reading
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Facebook erases event Horses Without Carriages International Day in Montreal
Liliana Danel Montreal Animal Advocacy Examiner The second day of June is marked as Horses Without Carriages International Day, an international day to ban horse drawn carriages. The Anti Calèche Defense Coalition joins the movement in order to inform Montrealers … Continue reading
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The 100th Calgary Stampede: Real men don’t kill horses for fun
By David J. Climenhaga There’s no doubt about it: chuckwagon races are as exciting as hell. There’s also no getting around the fact they’re cruel to horses. With the 100th anniversary of the Calgary Stampede almost upon us — the … Continue reading
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ILETT FEED and Supplies Ltd. CARES!
ILETT FEED and Supplies Ltd. CARES! We are again so thrilled to announce a placement of a Canadian Horse Defence Coalition “Help Us Help Them” Donation Box. The family owned business of Ross Ilett, Ilett Feed and Supplies Ltd. in … Continue reading
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Alydeed’s son Norman begins second career as one-eyed jumping horse
Mary Ormsby Feature Writer Norman’s bloodlines flow from a who’s who of thoroughbred horse-racing royalty. Nearctic, Northern Dancer, Nijinsky. Magnificent champions, magnificent sires. Canadian stallions whose coveted mojo has souped up and controlled the world’s thoroughbred gene pool with … Continue reading
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Dead meat explained
May 18, 2012 By Deb O’Connor by Dan Christie Chance are you haven’t heard of Clarke & Dawe. But chances are whether or not you’ve heard of Clarke & Dawe you have heard them. Or something very much like them. … Continue reading
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Honour Alberta’s heritage by treating horses well
In one of the largest productions ever mounted by the Calgary Stampede, organizers hope to tell the tale of how the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth came to be— through the eyes of a horse. Re: “Story to bring history … Continue reading
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