The proposed slaughterhouse in New Mexico has reportedly hit a roadblock due to environmental regulations. So it seems regulations to protect the environment can have a duel purpose – in this case to save horses from extreme suffering. At the heart of the issue is a permit required under the federal Clean Water Act, one [...]
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin signed new legislation Friday to lift the ban on horse slaughter in the state. And the quotes in an Associated Press article show Fallin has a complete lack understanding about this issue and a complete lack of knowledge where animal welfare is concerned. The Governor is quoted as saying – “Those [...]
A contract worker for the New Mexico slaughter house has posted a video online, showing him fatally shooting a horse. In the clip, he reportedly swears at activists just before killing the horse. I refuse to watch it. Rick De Los Santos is the part-owner of Valley Meat Co. NBC News reports he is the [...]
This video is part of the Humane Society of the US’s effort to promote legislation to end horse slaughter. WARNING: The images of horses being killed with captive bolts are extremely troubling and may not be appropriate for all viewers. We need to ban horse slaughter and ban the transport of horses to other countries [...]
NBC News, citing information from other sources, is reporting the racehorse I’ll Have Another suffered from ailments other than those previously reported and might have been given an anti-inflammatory to lessen the pain. And the story reports on the number of deaths on horse-racing tracks in the US. Of course, the pro-racing side tries to [...]
While NBC Sports spent the last month or so promoting the horse-racing industry while all but ignoring its dark side, at least some news outlets are reporting actual news. This week, legitimate news title goes to CNN, for the story under the headline: “Animal welfare activists: Horse racing industry needs reform.” The article includes this [...]
Another huge story has hit the web, highlighting the ills of horse racing. Anytime you put animals in the path of gambling or corporate profit, the animals are at risk to get steamrolled by dollar bills. The New York Times reports the trainer of Kentucky Derby winner I’ll Have Another has a history of violations. [...]
FINALLY! A major media outlet has stepped out of the bubble to rip the curtain off of horse racing. A quartet of New York Times writers produced an article that was published Saturday under the headline – “Mangled Horses, Maimed Jockeys.” The lead headline reads – “Breakdown | Death and disarray at America’s racetracks.” The [...]
Since November 30, 16 horses have died due to racing injuries at Aqueduct in New York State. The New York Daily News reports Governor Andrew Coumo is calling for an investigation into the deaths. Of course, one of the first questions that comes to mind is why track officials did not shut down the racing [...]
