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ASPCA Commends House Appropriations Committee for Voting to Eliminate Funds for Inspection of U.S. Horse Slaughter Facilities Approved amendment would protect horses from cruel practice in the U.S. NEW YORKm (ASPCA) — The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has commended the members of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee for approving...
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  Corolla Wild Horses Protection Act would ensure survival of Outer Banks’ historic horse herd NEW YORK, (ASPCA) — The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals today applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing, without opposition, the Corolla Wild Horses Protection Act (H.R. 126). This legislation, which was introduced by...
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Iowa Voters Strongly Oppose Slaughter of Horses for Human Consumption According to New Research ASPCA urges support for the Safeguard American Food Exports (SAFE) Act to ban horse slaughter NEW YORK, (ASPCA) —The The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals today announced in a new poll conducted by Lake Research Partners...
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Sen. Landrieu Presses to End Horse Slaughter at ‘Horses on the Hill’ Event Urges Congress to pass the Safeguard American Food Exports Act   WASHINGTON—Today, at the “Horses on the Hill” event, U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., joined Rep. Jim Moran, D-Va., school children and citizen advocates to press for passage of the...
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  Press conference held at mounted police headquarters to discuss animal welfare, human health concerns associated with slaughtering horses for human consumption PHILADELPHIA (ASPCA)—The Philadelphia Police Department’s Mounted Police Unit was joined at its headquarters by U.S. Rep. Patrick Meehan, R-Pa., the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI), the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention...
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ASPCA Board of Directors Names Matthew Bershadker President and CEO NEW YORK—The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today announced that it has named Matthew E. Bershadker President and CEO. Mr. Bershadker is a 12-year veteran of the ASPCA, serving most recently as Senior Vice President of the Anti-Cruelty...
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ASPCA Urges Tennessee Governor to Veto Dangerous Anti-Whistleblower/“Ag-Gag” Legislation Senate Bill 1248/House Bill 1191 passed Tennessee General Assembly on Wednesday; Bill would have harmful impact on farm animal welfare and food safety NEW YORK, (ASPCA) — In response to the Tennessee General Assembly’s passage of Senate Bill (SB) 1248/House Bill (HB) 1191 Wednesday, the...
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ASPCA Commends Decision to Pull Harmful Anti-Whistleblower/“Ag-Gag” Measure from California Assembly Committee on Agriculture Move is a victory for farm animal welfare and food safety concerns NEW YORK, (ASPCA) – The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has commended the Chair of the Assembly Agriculture Committee, Assembly Member Eggman’s, and all...
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Social service experts join ASPCA team as part of holistic approach to reduce number of animals in jeopardy of becoming cruelty victims NEW YORK, (ASPCA) – The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) has expanded its Cruelty Intervention Advocacy (CIA) program with the addition of a social worker and a caseworker...
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Legislation to End Rampant Cruelty in Tennessee Walking Horse Competitions Endorsed by Animal Welfare Organizations The Humane Society of the United States, ASPCA support Horse Protection Act amendments that make key reforms including elimination of corrupt industry self-policing scheme WASHINGTON (HSUS)—Animal welfare organizations applaud members of Congress for introducing federal legislation to stop the...
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