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CANADA SLAUGHTERS HORSES FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
It may be hard for some to believe that tens of thousands of horses, including pets, are routinely slaughtered in Canada, for human consumption.
Some of the meat is consumed in Canada and much of it is shipped to the European Union and other markets, including Japan.
The barbaric slaughter of horses is currently not legal in the United States, BUT horses, including pets and ex-racehorses, from the United States are shipped to Canada and to Mexico to be slaughtered.
In addition Canada allows for the transportation of live horses to Japan, to be slaughtered for human consumption, and unfortunately the transportation of horses destined for slaughter within Canada, and by air, is far from humane.
Santa Anita Horse Racing Track 23rd Horse Dead in 3 Months
With special thanks to KTLA 5. A 23rd horse fatality has occurred at Santa Anita since Dec. 26 when Arms Runner fell on the dirt crossover portion of the hillside turf course Sunday and was later euthanized. La Sardane, who was behind Arms Runner, couldn’t avoid the...
Stolen Horse Owner becomes Anti Horse Slaughter Advocate
In late Septemer 2018, the horse world in Canada was captivated and hearts went out to Cindy Thomas, the owner of a stolen Clydesdale mare named Molly. The story spread like wildfire and was instrumental in educating more Canadians than ever to the fact that horses...
France Bans the Trimming of Horse Whiskers
With special thanks to Patti Lippert for sharing and to the author at Vet Practice Magazine. The French Equestrian Federation (FFE) has banned the removal of a horse’s whiskers on welfare grounds. It joins Germany and Switzerland in bringing into effect a rule that...
