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- Equine Traceability Being Re-Launched in Canada? wp.me/p2mXR0-19F via @HClemenceau 2 days ago
- Ex-inspector has concerns about horse slaughter plan abqjournal.com/main/2013/05/2… via @ABQJournal 3 days 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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CHDC files complaints with the CFIA and Transport Canada about the live horse shipments to Japan
On November 8th, the CHDC filed official complaints to the CFIA and Transport Canada with respect to the transport of slaughter-bound horses via air cargo through our legal counsel MW Law Offices of Vancouver, BC. In his complaint to the … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Cruelty, Horse Slaughter, Politics, Transport
Tagged 747, Calgary Airport, CFIA, horse slaughter, horsemeat, japan, korean air cargo, Servicair, Transport Canada
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Is anyone home at the CFIA?
We have received several reports that the CFIA is not returning phone calls and is sending out a generic auto response email in regards to recent concerns brought forth over horses being live shipped to Japan for slaughter. Questions are … Continue reading
CFIA Contact regarding live horse shipments to Japan
We have the contact information for someone at the CFIA who is dealing with complaints regarding our recent investigation of live horses being shipped out of the Calgary International Airport to Japan. Please take the time to call them and … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts, Animal Cruelty, Horse Slaughter, Transport
Tagged alberta, CFIA, cruelty, horse slaughter, japan
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News Release – CFIA Fails Again at Enforcing Regulations for Live Horse Exports to Japan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CFIA Fails Again at Enforcing Regulations for Live Horse Exports to Japan October 18, 2012, Calgary, AB – Footage taken of Alberta horses being shipped live to Japan for slaughter shows that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Cruelty, Horse Slaughter, Politics, Transport
Tagged alberta, calgary, canadian food inspection, canadian food inspection agency cfia, CFIA, cfia regulations, draft horses, health of animals act, horse slaughter, horse transportation, japan, korean air cargo, sashimi, transportation, winnipeg
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Canada’s Dirty Secret
Today, July 30th, The Toronto Star has an excellent article with video on horse slaughter in Canada today. This article was front page on the print edition: http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1032379–shooting-horses-canada-s-slaughter-industry-under-fire?bn=1 The video can be seen here: http://www.thestar.com/videozone/1032378–shooting-horses Our thanks to the two … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Cruelty, Auction, Horse Slaughter, Media, Transport
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Ontario Auction June, 2011 – Pearl’s Journey
The photographs below were submitted by one of our supporters and were taken on June 25, 2011 at an Ontario livestock auction. This aged Belgian mare, who we’ve called “Pearl”, was brought to auction by a known horse dealer, who subsequently sold … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Cruelty, Horse Slaughter, Transport
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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
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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
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WTHR 13 Investigates: Indiana horses sent to slaughter
Posted: Oct 28, 2010 3:28 PM EDT Updated: Oct 28, 2010 11:52 PM EDT Bob Segall/13 Investigates Indianapolis – Despite the closure of all horse slaughterhouses in the United States, 13 Investigates has discovered thousands of Indiana horses are still … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Cruelty, Auction, Horse Slaughter, Media, Transport
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UPDATE – HORSES KILLED IN DOUBLE DECKER CRASH IN ONTARIO
October 21, 2010 – UPDATE MANVERS TWP. – Police released the names Thursday of the driver’s involved in a serious collision involving a car and tractor-trailer on Hwy. 35 near Hwy. 7A on Monday. Koon, Lai, 54, of Ajax was … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Cruelty, Horse Slaughter, Transport
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