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Olympic Vet to AHC Board

May 8, 2012

Dr. Rick Mitchell Appointed to AHC Board WASHINGTON, (AHC) – International veterinarian, Rick Mitchell, DVM, MRCVS, has been named to the American Horse Council Board of Trustees.  Dr. Mitchell has been involved in national and international equine competitions as both a rider and veterinarian.  This summer’s Olympic Games in London will mark his fifth visit...
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The Humane Society of the United States Releases Report on Human Health Risks from Consumption of American Horse Meat

April 27, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Releases Report on Human Health Risks from Consumption of American Horse Meat

Horses Not Raised For Food Receive Medications Banned by FDA and the European Union WASHINGTON (HSUS)—The Humane Society of the United States issued a report detailing the food safety risks associated with consuming meat that originates in American horses.  Horses in the U.S. are primarily used for companionship or competition, therefore they are...
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The Wall Street Journal Letter America Never Saw

April 27, 2012

Letter to the WSJ in 2005 unpublished – Paula Bacon, Former Mayor, Kaufman, Texas You state that “So far, economic arguments have prevailed over the emotional appeals of the antislaughter forces.” If economic arguments had in fact prevailed, then the screen door ought to have banged the backside of Dallas Crown 25 years ago as they...
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“Horses on the Hill” event urges Congress to pass American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act

April 25, 2012
“Horses on the Hill” event urges Congress to pass American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act

Bo Derek Speaks at Capitol Event WASHINGTON, (ASPCA) – As part of the “Horses on the Hill” event, celebrities, school children and citizen advocates joined Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., sponsor of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (S. 1176 / H.R. 2966), at the Capitol to urge legislators to permanently protect our nation’s...
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Appellate Court Ruling in Leigh Case Sends BLM Observation Policy Reeling

April 17, 2012
Appellate Court Ruling in Leigh Case Sends BLM Observation Policy Reeling

Ninth Circuit upholds Wild Horse “Win” Photo of BLM Press Observation Area by Laura Leigh HOUSTON, (Horseback) – In a body blow to federal land managers California’s Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals refused to overturn a ruling that grants access to the press during Bureau of Land Management “Gathers.” Horseback learned of the court’s denial of...
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Unwanted Horse Coalition’ Vaunted “Operation Gelding” Program Posts Tiny Numbers

April 16, 2012
Unwanted Horse Coalition’ Vaunted “Operation Gelding” Program Posts Tiny Numbers

Unwanted Horse Coalition’s Operation Gelding Program Assists 32 Horses in March WASHINGTON, DC – April 16, 2012 – The Unwanted Horse Coalition’s (UHC) Operation Gelding program starts the year with three Operation Gelding clinics completed in March. With the help of the Kentucky Horse Council (KHC), the Santa Rosa County Horse Assistance Council (SRCHAC), and...
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State Officials, Humane Groups Oppose Proposed Horse Slaughter Plant in New Mexico

April 13, 2012
State Officials, Humane Groups Oppose Proposed Horse Slaughter Plant in New Mexico

Governor and Attorney General Blast New Mexico Plant WASHINGTON, (ASPCA —The Humane Society of the United States, the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), Front Range Equine Rescue and Animal Protection of New Mexico condemn plans to open a horse slaughter plant in Roswell, N.M. The plans for the slaughterhouse were uncovered...
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U.S. Humane Society Hits USDA With Legal Petition on Drug Residues in U.S. Horsemeat

April 9, 2012
U.S. Humane Society Hits USDA With Legal Petition on Drug Residues in U.S. Horsemeat

Humane Groups Petition USDA to Block Companion, Working and Show Horses from Being Slaughtered for Human Consumption Meat From Horses Not Raised For Food Presents Public Health Hazard WASHINGTON (HSUS)—Front Range Equine Rescue and The Humane Society of the United States filed a legal petition with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to prevent former companion, working,...
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Humane Society Actions Challenge Humane Watch Times Square Billboard Claim

April 4, 2012

The Humane Society of the United States Assists in Rescue of Severely Abused Horses in Texas Despite Meat Industry Front Group Claims All three horses now receiving care at Doris Day Horse Rescue and Adoption Center in East Texas MURCHISON, Texas (HSUS) — Three severely neglected horses have been taken in by The Humane Society of...
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Anti Slaughter Billboard Would Have Greeted Attendees to Ill Fated United Horsemen Summit

April 3, 2012
Anti Slaughter Billboard Would Have Greeted Attendees to Ill Fated United Horsemen Summit

Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue Anti Horse Slaughter Billboards GLENVILLE, PA (Angel Acres) – Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue (www.saveahorsenow.org) is pleased to announce that the newest billboard in their campaign to educate the U.S. public about horse slaughter has gone up in Oklahoma City, OK. The billboard guides the reader to its companion website...
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