Canadian Agriculture Leaders’ Debate

Canadian Agriculture Leaders’ Debate

by Marie Bennett | Sep 21, 2019 | Air Cargo, Calgary International Airport, Canadian Election 2019, Canadian Federation of Agriculture, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Canadian Food Safety, Canadians Against Live Export Calgary, Canadians Against Live Export YYC, CFA, Conservatives, Green Party, Horse meat, Horse meat human consumption, Horse Slaughter, Horses slaughtered for meat, Inhumane Transport, Liberal, Make your vote count, NDP

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is hosting a debate featuring candidates who are running in the upcoming federal election.

YOU can watch and join the conversation ONLINE.

The debate is NOW OVER, but a recording of the event is above.

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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.

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It’s heartbreaking to see horses at the Bouvry S

It’s heartbreaking to see horses at the Bouvry Slaughter Plant in Fort Macleod, Alberta again today. 💔 Tears are flowing.

Rumors suggested that horse slaughter would end with the plant changing hands, but it appears reliable sources who told us it was decided the practice is too lucrative to stop - were right.

Indiscriminate breeding means horses of all ages, sizes, and breeds end up on slaughter trucks. Great horses, young and old, fit, sound, untrained, and trained, are not spared.

Learn more about the inhumane slaughtering of horses for human consumption in Canada and the barbaric exporting of horses to Japan and other markets for the same purpose….

Tap the link in the bio @ban.horse.slaughter and take action. 🙏

Recently on social media, we’ve noticed some adv

Recently on social media, we’ve noticed some advocates blaming @justinpjtrudeau for the ongoing export of #horses from #Canada to #Japan and other markets for the purpose of slaughter.

We are thankful that Prime Minister Trudeau and other Liberal MPs including @leah_taylor_roy who brought forward Bill C-355 - a bill to ban the export of horses by air for the purpose of slaughter.

Actually, that’s an understatement. We can not adequately express our thanks to all who were instrumental in bringing the bill forward and all who advocated for it - including @jannarden & EVERY single Liberal MP - every last one voted in favour of the bill passing.

We are far less impressed with Conservatives who fought tooth and nail for this bill to NOT pass and who unanimously voted against it passing.

Despite the fight Conservatives put up the Bill is now in the hands of the Senate and will be discussed further and voted on this fall.

In the meantime, what can we each do?
Reach out to Senators, if you are a Canadian citizen, every Senator represents you.

You have the right to speak up and demand that they pay attention to what YOU want.

Learn more on the link in our bio @ban.horse.slaughter <==

Or here:
https://banhorseslaughter.com/bill-to-ban-live-export-of-horses-for-slaughter/

Australia’s iconic wild heritage #horses, includ

Australia’s iconic wild heritage #horses, including foals, are currently being gunned down from helicopters in the Kosciuszko National Park.

Yes, BABY HORSES are being slaughtered.

The NSW government, Parks NSW, and the Invasive Species Council (ISC) have launched a PR campaign portraying the slaughter of #Brumbies as necessary and humane. They are painting advocates for Brumbies as a “fragmented fringe group of extremist nutters” yet…

Experts disagree with the government’s population estimates, questioning the drastic measures.

YOUR support is urgently needed to halt this inhumane cull and demand non-lethal alternatives.

But please hurry because this barbaric slaughtering of Brumbies is set to escalate at an even more staggering pace on April 4th.

http://brumbyfacts.com

On a regular basis we get asked how is it possible

On a regular basis we get asked how is it possible that anyone would be okay with transporting #horses by air from #Canada to be slaughtered in #Japan for human consumption.

You may be surprised to learn that according to an issue of Ontario Farmer Magazine:

“Kevin Wilson’s diversified farming operation at Vankleek Hill [Ontario, Canada] facilitates the majority of these exports.”

——————

You may also be surprised to know that an article on TheReview.ca states:

“According to Kevin Wilson, the farm (owned by he and his father) has around 300 Percheron draught horses, mostly being raised in Indiana, Ohio, and Missouri.

Out of those 300, 11 geldings are used for shows across Canada and the United States.

Many of the horses are raised for purchase by Amish farmers in the Midwestern US.”

—————————

Yes, they compete with horses. Pictures featured in the article on TheReview.ca show Percheron horses with beautifully braided manes and tails wearing fancy polished harnesses, pulling wagons and carts.

—————————

It’s important to note that the article from Ontario Farmer simply states he “facilitates” the export of horses.

There is no mention in either article on our blog post (see the link in our bio @ban.horse.slaughter) that he or his family business ship their own horses.

==========

The article from Ontario Farmer does state this:

“Thinly sliced horse meat, called basashi, is a sought after product in Japan and is a great export market, adding value to farmers for Canada’s surplus horses, he [Kevin Wilson] said.”

The Bouvry Slaughter plant in #FortMacleod #albert

The Bouvry Slaughter plant in #FortMacleod #alberta #Canada slaughtered #horses yet again on February 15, 2024.

For many months now Thursdays have been horse slaughter days.

Rumours are spreading that the plant has stopped slaughtering horses but so far that is NOT the case.

It’s important to remember that IF the plant does indeed sell, new owners could pick up the practice and even if they don’t, the slaughter of horses for any purpose including human consumption is still legal in Canada.

AND there is another plant in #Quebec that slaughters for human consumption.

Again, to be clear - horses WERE SLAUGERED at the #Bouvry slaughter plant ON THURSDAY February 15, 2024.

Thank you to all who care!

DETAILS:

https://banhorseslaughter.com/bouvry-horse-slaughter-plant-2/

Or at the link in our bio @ban.horse.slaughter

Time is running out. Rarely, have #horse advocate

Time is running out.

Rarely, have #horse advocates come this far in facilitating the banning of any aspect of #horseslaughter.

PLEASE take 2 minutes, click on the link in the bio @ban.horser.slaughter <==

OR visit https://banhorseslaughter.com

AND send a quick 2 line email to your Member of Parliament - right now. Even if you have before, please do so again.

We are NOT there yet.

There are many steps to this process but a critical one is now just days away.

TODAY is important, especially for those who may not want to speak with anyone about slaughter, because today is Sunday and when you call your MP on a Sunday - you will go straight to voicemail.

You don’t have to speak with anyone, just please leave a message...

We’ve outlined EXACTLY what to say on our site.

Seriously, it’s easy, peasy and can be read.

NOTE: This is not a request to sign a petition - this is far more powerful than that.

AND we have outlined how to very quickly find the contact information for your MP.

https://banhorseslaughter.com

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American Wild Horses slaughtered for human consumption

American Wild Horses slaughtered for human consumption

by Marie Bennett | Sep 19, 2019 | Ban Horse Slaughter, BLM, Bureau of Land Management, Canada Day, FAQs, Horse meat, Horse meat human consumption, Horse Slaughter, Horses slaughtered for meat, Inhumane Transport, Japan, South Korea, Wild Horses

Picture: Bureau of Land Management Oregon

Excerpts from an article by Sam Block from https://newfoodeconomy.org

“Equine slaughter has been banned in America for over a decade. But the horse meat trade is still thriving.”

“For decades, BLM has rounded up wild horses and burros, aiming to do it every three to five years. Right now, a round-up is underway in Nevada. Last year, the bureau removed 11,472 wild horses and burros nationwide, more than in the three previous years combined. But its taxpayer-funded corrals and pastures, where horses wait to be sold or adopted, are nearing capacity.

The pressing question is where to put this growing population once existing options are full. Slaughtering horses for food is illegal in the U.S., but a market exists beyond our borders, in Europe, Japan and Russia. This is why brokers called “kill buyers” send trailers full of horses, both wild and domestic, into Mexico and Canada, where slaughter is legal. Last year, 81,573 horses made the trip.

Wild horses are a minority in the disposable horse population, though they have an impact out of proportion to their numbers: They make it more difficult for ranchers to raise the cattle we eat. Once shipped out of the U.S., they are outnumbered at foreign slaughterhouses by privately-owned riding horses or racehorses sold for an array of reasons—too old, too small for a growing rider, too expensive, not fast enough, or excessive in some way that an owner found intolerable.”

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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.

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It’s heartbreaking to see horses at the Bouvry S

It’s heartbreaking to see horses at the Bouvry Slaughter Plant in Fort Macleod, Alberta again today. 💔 Tears are flowing.

Rumors suggested that horse slaughter would end with the plant changing hands, but it appears reliable sources who told us it was decided the practice is too lucrative to stop - were right.

Indiscriminate breeding means horses of all ages, sizes, and breeds end up on slaughter trucks. Great horses, young and old, fit, sound, untrained, and trained, are not spared.

Learn more about the inhumane slaughtering of horses for human consumption in Canada and the barbaric exporting of horses to Japan and other markets for the same purpose….

Tap the link in the bio @ban.horse.slaughter and take action. 🙏

Recently on social media, we’ve noticed some adv

Recently on social media, we’ve noticed some advocates blaming @justinpjtrudeau for the ongoing export of #horses from #Canada to #Japan and other markets for the purpose of slaughter.

We are thankful that Prime Minister Trudeau and other Liberal MPs including @leah_taylor_roy who brought forward Bill C-355 - a bill to ban the export of horses by air for the purpose of slaughter.

Actually, that’s an understatement. We can not adequately express our thanks to all who were instrumental in bringing the bill forward and all who advocated for it - including @jannarden & EVERY single Liberal MP - every last one voted in favour of the bill passing.

We are far less impressed with Conservatives who fought tooth and nail for this bill to NOT pass and who unanimously voted against it passing.

Despite the fight Conservatives put up the Bill is now in the hands of the Senate and will be discussed further and voted on this fall.

In the meantime, what can we each do?
Reach out to Senators, if you are a Canadian citizen, every Senator represents you.

You have the right to speak up and demand that they pay attention to what YOU want.

Learn more on the link in our bio @ban.horse.slaughter <==

Or here:
https://banhorseslaughter.com/bill-to-ban-live-export-of-horses-for-slaughter/

Australia’s iconic wild heritage #horses, includ

Australia’s iconic wild heritage #horses, including foals, are currently being gunned down from helicopters in the Kosciuszko National Park.

Yes, BABY HORSES are being slaughtered.

The NSW government, Parks NSW, and the Invasive Species Council (ISC) have launched a PR campaign portraying the slaughter of #Brumbies as necessary and humane. They are painting advocates for Brumbies as a “fragmented fringe group of extremist nutters” yet…

Experts disagree with the government’s population estimates, questioning the drastic measures.

YOUR support is urgently needed to halt this inhumane cull and demand non-lethal alternatives.

But please hurry because this barbaric slaughtering of Brumbies is set to escalate at an even more staggering pace on April 4th.

http://brumbyfacts.com

On a regular basis we get asked how is it possible

On a regular basis we get asked how is it possible that anyone would be okay with transporting #horses by air from #Canada to be slaughtered in #Japan for human consumption.

You may be surprised to learn that according to an issue of Ontario Farmer Magazine:

“Kevin Wilson’s diversified farming operation at Vankleek Hill [Ontario, Canada] facilitates the majority of these exports.”

——————

You may also be surprised to know that an article on TheReview.ca states:

“According to Kevin Wilson, the farm (owned by he and his father) has around 300 Percheron draught horses, mostly being raised in Indiana, Ohio, and Missouri.

Out of those 300, 11 geldings are used for shows across Canada and the United States.

Many of the horses are raised for purchase by Amish farmers in the Midwestern US.”

—————————

Yes, they compete with horses. Pictures featured in the article on TheReview.ca show Percheron horses with beautifully braided manes and tails wearing fancy polished harnesses, pulling wagons and carts.

—————————

It’s important to note that the article from Ontario Farmer simply states he “facilitates” the export of horses.

There is no mention in either article on our blog post (see the link in our bio @ban.horse.slaughter) that he or his family business ship their own horses.

==========

The article from Ontario Farmer does state this:

“Thinly sliced horse meat, called basashi, is a sought after product in Japan and is a great export market, adding value to farmers for Canada’s surplus horses, he [Kevin Wilson] said.”

The Bouvry Slaughter plant in #FortMacleod #albert

The Bouvry Slaughter plant in #FortMacleod #alberta #Canada slaughtered #horses yet again on February 15, 2024.

For many months now Thursdays have been horse slaughter days.

Rumours are spreading that the plant has stopped slaughtering horses but so far that is NOT the case.

It’s important to remember that IF the plant does indeed sell, new owners could pick up the practice and even if they don’t, the slaughter of horses for any purpose including human consumption is still legal in Canada.

AND there is another plant in #Quebec that slaughters for human consumption.

Again, to be clear - horses WERE SLAUGERED at the #Bouvry slaughter plant ON THURSDAY February 15, 2024.

Thank you to all who care!

DETAILS:

https://banhorseslaughter.com/bouvry-horse-slaughter-plant-2/

Or at the link in our bio @ban.horse.slaughter

Time is running out. Rarely, have #horse advocate

Time is running out.

Rarely, have #horse advocates come this far in facilitating the banning of any aspect of #horseslaughter.

PLEASE take 2 minutes, click on the link in the bio @ban.horser.slaughter <==

OR visit https://banhorseslaughter.com

AND send a quick 2 line email to your Member of Parliament - right now. Even if you have before, please do so again.

We are NOT there yet.

There are many steps to this process but a critical one is now just days away.

TODAY is important, especially for those who may not want to speak with anyone about slaughter, because today is Sunday and when you call your MP on a Sunday - you will go straight to voicemail.

You don’t have to speak with anyone, just please leave a message...

We’ve outlined EXACTLY what to say on our site.

Seriously, it’s easy, peasy and can be read.

NOTE: This is not a request to sign a petition - this is far more powerful than that.

AND we have outlined how to very quickly find the contact information for your MP.

https://banhorseslaughter.com

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Nathaniel Erskine-Smith (MP)

Nathaniel Erskine-Smith (MP)

by Marie Bennett | Sep 11, 2019 | Beaches East York, Canadian Election 2019, Canadian Food Safety, Canadian Horse Defence Coalition, Canadians Against Live Export Calgary, Canadians Against Live Export YYC, CHDC, CHDC Lawsuit, e-Petition, Government Sponsored Petition, Horse meat, Horse meat human consumption, Horse Slaughter, Horses slaughtered for meat, Inhumane Transport, Liberal, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Petition

You may remember that Canadian Horse Defence Coalition (CHDC) board member Shelley Grainger was able to secure the sponsorship of M.P. Nathaniel Erskine-Smith for an e-Petition calling for a ban to the inhumane transport of horses by air, to slaughter. (It’s now closed).

Well that is NOT the only way that this Liberal Member of Parliament for Beaches East York, Ontario is sympathetic and friendly to animal rights.

Take a moment to read this post to learn more about Nate and what he stands for including when it comes to animal and human rights. As aways, please feel free to share too.

https://nerskine-smith.liberal.ca/news-nouvelles/10-ways-nate-difference/?fbclid=IwAR1e1ayroaXLUoK3BulVU24-SR6yUxIZiD-4nqypGM1Ehw1y2Duvq6ZpGr0

WHAT ARE THE POLICIES OF THE VARIOUS CANDIDATES IN YOUR RIDING WHEN IT COMES TO HORSE SLAUGHTER IN CANADA AND THE INHUMANE EXPORT OF HORSES TO JAPAN AND SOUTH KOREA TO BE SLAUGHTERED THERE?

As always very special thanks to the Canadian Horse Defence Coalition (CHDC) for taking the time to put this together and for all that they do for so many.

To make it as easy and quick as possible for you to find out how your Federal Candidates feel about horse slaughter in Canada, please feel free to copy and paste (be sure to fill in the blanks) the following in an email or Fax to YOUR candidates.

Scroll down for links to use to find your candidates for each of the four parties.

Dear Candidate,

A Nanos poll conducted in June 2019 revealed that almost 7 out of 10 Canadians would like to see horse slaughter stopped.

As a constituent in the riding, you are hoping to be elected in, I am interested to learn your opinion about the issue of horse slaughter in Canada, as well as the live exports of horses to other countries for slaughter and human consumption.

Kindly take a moment to respond to this brief questionnaire and send me your reply.

Thank you,

__________________ [your full name]

__________________ [your complete mailing address]

__________________ [your e-mail address]

Questions:

If elected, would you support an end to horse slaughter in Canada? [yes or no]

If elected, would you support an end to live exports of horses from Canada to other countries for slaughter and human consumption? [yes or no]

We are NOT about telling any one how to vote but we would like to humbly and respectfully request that you pay close attention to what your Federal Candidates have to say on the matter of horse slaughter within Canada and the shipping of horses from Canada to be slaughtered else where.

To make it easy for you to contact those running in your riding, so you can learn what their policy will be when it comes to horse slaughter, please click each of the following logo/links:

Are you registered to vote? Have you moved since the last Federal Election? Click here to check if you are registered to vote, change your address or register to vote.

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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.

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THE MAIN FEED LOT AT BOUVRY UPDATED MARCH 30, 2024: The main FEEDLOT belonging to the Bouvry slaughter plant in Fort MacLeod, Alberta, Canada -- which for years has been used to fatten up horses before slaughter -- has been empty for some months now. BUT horse...

12 CHARGES LAID AGAINST BOUVRY

12 CHARGES LAID AGAINST BOUVRY

FIRST PUBLISHED SEPT. 8, 2023 UPDATED APRIL 4, 2024From the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) website. All of the following 12 charges are related to activities of Bouvry Exports Calgary Ltd. that occurred in July 2021. The accused party appeared in court in Fort...

VIDEO: KAITLYN MITCHELL ANIMAL JUSTICE

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STANDING COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOODFEB. 29, 2024: Director of Legal Advocacy, Animal Justice Canada, lawyer, tireless advocate AKA superhero Kaitlyn Mitchell spoke before the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-food on Bill C-355. To say we were...

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It’s heartbreaking to see horses at the Bouvry S

It’s heartbreaking to see horses at the Bouvry Slaughter Plant in Fort Macleod, Alberta again today. 💔 Tears are flowing.

Rumors suggested that horse slaughter would end with the plant changing hands, but it appears reliable sources who told us it was decided the practice is too lucrative to stop - were right.

Indiscriminate breeding means horses of all ages, sizes, and breeds end up on slaughter trucks. Great horses, young and old, fit, sound, untrained, and trained, are not spared.

Learn more about the inhumane slaughtering of horses for human consumption in Canada and the barbaric exporting of horses to Japan and other markets for the same purpose….

Tap the link in the bio @ban.horse.slaughter and take action. 🙏

Recently on social media, we’ve noticed some adv

Recently on social media, we’ve noticed some advocates blaming @justinpjtrudeau for the ongoing export of #horses from #Canada to #Japan and other markets for the purpose of slaughter.

We are thankful that Prime Minister Trudeau and other Liberal MPs including @leah_taylor_roy who brought forward Bill C-355 - a bill to ban the export of horses by air for the purpose of slaughter.

Actually, that’s an understatement. We can not adequately express our thanks to all who were instrumental in bringing the bill forward and all who advocated for it - including @jannarden & EVERY single Liberal MP - every last one voted in favour of the bill passing.

We are far less impressed with Conservatives who fought tooth and nail for this bill to NOT pass and who unanimously voted against it passing.

Despite the fight Conservatives put up the Bill is now in the hands of the Senate and will be discussed further and voted on this fall.

In the meantime, what can we each do?
Reach out to Senators, if you are a Canadian citizen, every Senator represents you.

You have the right to speak up and demand that they pay attention to what YOU want.

Learn more on the link in our bio @ban.horse.slaughter <==

Or here:
https://banhorseslaughter.com/bill-to-ban-live-export-of-horses-for-slaughter/

Australia’s iconic wild heritage #horses, includ

Australia’s iconic wild heritage #horses, including foals, are currently being gunned down from helicopters in the Kosciuszko National Park.

Yes, BABY HORSES are being slaughtered.

The NSW government, Parks NSW, and the Invasive Species Council (ISC) have launched a PR campaign portraying the slaughter of #Brumbies as necessary and humane. They are painting advocates for Brumbies as a “fragmented fringe group of extremist nutters” yet…

Experts disagree with the government’s population estimates, questioning the drastic measures.

YOUR support is urgently needed to halt this inhumane cull and demand non-lethal alternatives.

But please hurry because this barbaric slaughtering of Brumbies is set to escalate at an even more staggering pace on April 4th.

http://brumbyfacts.com

On a regular basis we get asked how is it possible

On a regular basis we get asked how is it possible that anyone would be okay with transporting #horses by air from #Canada to be slaughtered in #Japan for human consumption.

You may be surprised to learn that according to an issue of Ontario Farmer Magazine:

“Kevin Wilson’s diversified farming operation at Vankleek Hill [Ontario, Canada] facilitates the majority of these exports.”

——————

You may also be surprised to know that an article on TheReview.ca states:

“According to Kevin Wilson, the farm (owned by he and his father) has around 300 Percheron draught horses, mostly being raised in Indiana, Ohio, and Missouri.

Out of those 300, 11 geldings are used for shows across Canada and the United States.

Many of the horses are raised for purchase by Amish farmers in the Midwestern US.”

—————————

Yes, they compete with horses. Pictures featured in the article on TheReview.ca show Percheron horses with beautifully braided manes and tails wearing fancy polished harnesses, pulling wagons and carts.

—————————

It’s important to note that the article from Ontario Farmer simply states he “facilitates” the export of horses.

There is no mention in either article on our blog post (see the link in our bio @ban.horse.slaughter) that he or his family business ship their own horses.

==========

The article from Ontario Farmer does state this:

“Thinly sliced horse meat, called basashi, is a sought after product in Japan and is a great export market, adding value to farmers for Canada’s surplus horses, he [Kevin Wilson] said.”

The Bouvry Slaughter plant in #FortMacleod #albert

The Bouvry Slaughter plant in #FortMacleod #alberta #Canada slaughtered #horses yet again on February 15, 2024.

For many months now Thursdays have been horse slaughter days.

Rumours are spreading that the plant has stopped slaughtering horses but so far that is NOT the case.

It’s important to remember that IF the plant does indeed sell, new owners could pick up the practice and even if they don’t, the slaughter of horses for any purpose including human consumption is still legal in Canada.

AND there is another plant in #Quebec that slaughters for human consumption.

Again, to be clear - horses WERE SLAUGERED at the #Bouvry slaughter plant ON THURSDAY February 15, 2024.

Thank you to all who care!

DETAILS:

https://banhorseslaughter.com/bouvry-horse-slaughter-plant-2/

Or at the link in our bio @ban.horse.slaughter

Time is running out. Rarely, have #horse advocate

Time is running out.

Rarely, have #horse advocates come this far in facilitating the banning of any aspect of #horseslaughter.

PLEASE take 2 minutes, click on the link in the bio @ban.horser.slaughter <==

OR visit https://banhorseslaughter.com

AND send a quick 2 line email to your Member of Parliament - right now. Even if you have before, please do so again.

We are NOT there yet.

There are many steps to this process but a critical one is now just days away.

TODAY is important, especially for those who may not want to speak with anyone about slaughter, because today is Sunday and when you call your MP on a Sunday - you will go straight to voicemail.

You don’t have to speak with anyone, just please leave a message...

We’ve outlined EXACTLY what to say on our site.

Seriously, it’s easy, peasy and can be read.

NOTE: This is not a request to sign a petition - this is far more powerful than that.

AND we have outlined how to very quickly find the contact information for your MP.

https://banhorseslaughter.com

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CBC wants to know…

CBC wants to know…

by Marie Bennett | Sep 11, 2019 | Canadian Election 2019, CBC, CHDC, Conservatives, Green Party, Horse meat, Horse meat human consumption, Horse Slaughter, Horses slaughtered for meat, Inhumane Transport, Liberal, NDP

YOU can have a say in the questions that are asked of Canadian Federal Election Candidates during the upcoming televised debate, but hurry the deadline is fast approaching.

https://cbcnews.ca/debate

Scroll to the bottom of the page and fill out the form. If enough of us ask for the Candidates’ views on the slaughter of horses within Canada for human consumption, and the inhumane transport of horses to Japan and South Korea to be slaughtered… Imagine the increased awareness we can create.

When you scroll down on the link above there is a space on the form for TWO questions…

EXAMPLE: Feel free to copy and paste.

I would like to know how each of the leaders feel about 2 related issues, first the slaughter of horses within Canada for human consumption within Canada and the export of that meat to other markets.

Second, how do each of the leaders feel about the inhumane shipping of horses by air to Japan and South Korea to be slaughtered there for human consumption?

NOTE: The online submission form closed September 22nd, 2019 BUT you can still ask any of the candidates questions, see #2 below.

Make YOUR vote count

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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.

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It’s heartbreaking to see horses at the Bouvry S

It’s heartbreaking to see horses at the Bouvry Slaughter Plant in Fort Macleod, Alberta again today. 💔 Tears are flowing.

Rumors suggested that horse slaughter would end with the plant changing hands, but it appears reliable sources who told us it was decided the practice is too lucrative to stop - were right.

Indiscriminate breeding means horses of all ages, sizes, and breeds end up on slaughter trucks. Great horses, young and old, fit, sound, untrained, and trained, are not spared.

Learn more about the inhumane slaughtering of horses for human consumption in Canada and the barbaric exporting of horses to Japan and other markets for the same purpose….

Tap the link in the bio @ban.horse.slaughter and take action. 🙏

Recently on social media, we’ve noticed some adv

Recently on social media, we’ve noticed some advocates blaming @justinpjtrudeau for the ongoing export of #horses from #Canada to #Japan and other markets for the purpose of slaughter.

We are thankful that Prime Minister Trudeau and other Liberal MPs including @leah_taylor_roy who brought forward Bill C-355 - a bill to ban the export of horses by air for the purpose of slaughter.

Actually, that’s an understatement. We can not adequately express our thanks to all who were instrumental in bringing the bill forward and all who advocated for it - including @jannarden & EVERY single Liberal MP - every last one voted in favour of the bill passing.

We are far less impressed with Conservatives who fought tooth and nail for this bill to NOT pass and who unanimously voted against it passing.

Despite the fight Conservatives put up the Bill is now in the hands of the Senate and will be discussed further and voted on this fall.

In the meantime, what can we each do?
Reach out to Senators, if you are a Canadian citizen, every Senator represents you.

You have the right to speak up and demand that they pay attention to what YOU want.

Learn more on the link in our bio @ban.horse.slaughter <==

Or here:
https://banhorseslaughter.com/bill-to-ban-live-export-of-horses-for-slaughter/

Australia’s iconic wild heritage #horses, includ

Australia’s iconic wild heritage #horses, including foals, are currently being gunned down from helicopters in the Kosciuszko National Park.

Yes, BABY HORSES are being slaughtered.

The NSW government, Parks NSW, and the Invasive Species Council (ISC) have launched a PR campaign portraying the slaughter of #Brumbies as necessary and humane. They are painting advocates for Brumbies as a “fragmented fringe group of extremist nutters” yet…

Experts disagree with the government’s population estimates, questioning the drastic measures.

YOUR support is urgently needed to halt this inhumane cull and demand non-lethal alternatives.

But please hurry because this barbaric slaughtering of Brumbies is set to escalate at an even more staggering pace on April 4th.

http://brumbyfacts.com

On a regular basis we get asked how is it possible

On a regular basis we get asked how is it possible that anyone would be okay with transporting #horses by air from #Canada to be slaughtered in #Japan for human consumption.

You may be surprised to learn that according to an issue of Ontario Farmer Magazine:

“Kevin Wilson’s diversified farming operation at Vankleek Hill [Ontario, Canada] facilitates the majority of these exports.”

——————

You may also be surprised to know that an article on TheReview.ca states:

“According to Kevin Wilson, the farm (owned by he and his father) has around 300 Percheron draught horses, mostly being raised in Indiana, Ohio, and Missouri.

Out of those 300, 11 geldings are used for shows across Canada and the United States.

Many of the horses are raised for purchase by Amish farmers in the Midwestern US.”

—————————

Yes, they compete with horses. Pictures featured in the article on TheReview.ca show Percheron horses with beautifully braided manes and tails wearing fancy polished harnesses, pulling wagons and carts.

—————————

It’s important to note that the article from Ontario Farmer simply states he “facilitates” the export of horses.

There is no mention in either article on our blog post (see the link in our bio @ban.horse.slaughter) that he or his family business ship their own horses.

==========

The article from Ontario Farmer does state this:

“Thinly sliced horse meat, called basashi, is a sought after product in Japan and is a great export market, adding value to farmers for Canada’s surplus horses, he [Kevin Wilson] said.”

The Bouvry Slaughter plant in #FortMacleod #albert

The Bouvry Slaughter plant in #FortMacleod #alberta #Canada slaughtered #horses yet again on February 15, 2024.

For many months now Thursdays have been horse slaughter days.

Rumours are spreading that the plant has stopped slaughtering horses but so far that is NOT the case.

It’s important to remember that IF the plant does indeed sell, new owners could pick up the practice and even if they don’t, the slaughter of horses for any purpose including human consumption is still legal in Canada.

AND there is another plant in #Quebec that slaughters for human consumption.

Again, to be clear - horses WERE SLAUGERED at the #Bouvry slaughter plant ON THURSDAY February 15, 2024.

Thank you to all who care!

DETAILS:

https://banhorseslaughter.com/bouvry-horse-slaughter-plant-2/

Or at the link in our bio @ban.horse.slaughter

Time is running out. Rarely, have #horse advocate

Time is running out.

Rarely, have #horse advocates come this far in facilitating the banning of any aspect of #horseslaughter.

PLEASE take 2 minutes, click on the link in the bio @ban.horser.slaughter <==

OR visit https://banhorseslaughter.com

AND send a quick 2 line email to your Member of Parliament - right now. Even if you have before, please do so again.

We are NOT there yet.

There are many steps to this process but a critical one is now just days away.

TODAY is important, especially for those who may not want to speak with anyone about slaughter, because today is Sunday and when you call your MP on a Sunday - you will go straight to voicemail.

You don’t have to speak with anyone, just please leave a message...

We’ve outlined EXACTLY what to say on our site.

Seriously, it’s easy, peasy and can be read.

NOTE: This is not a request to sign a petition - this is far more powerful than that.

AND we have outlined how to very quickly find the contact information for your MP.

https://banhorseslaughter.com

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EVENT Calgary: Canadians Against Live Export

EVENT Calgary: Canadians Against Live Export

by Marie Bennett | Sep 10, 2019 | Air Cargo, Atlas Air, CALEYYC, Calgary International Airport, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Canadians Against Live Export Calgary, Canadians Against Live Export YYC, CFIA, Demonstration, Event, Horse meat, Horse meat human consumption, Horse Slaughter, Horses slaughtered for meat, Inhumane Transport, Japan, Protest, South Korea, Spruce Meadows, YYC

Canadians Against Live Export – YYC is a dedicated group of volunteers who are committed to ending the live shipments of horses from Calgary International Airport, specifically horses destined to be slaughtered for human consumption in So. Korea and Japan.

Make no mistake about it, these horses are not treated with any where near the same respect that horses who are being shipped for competition, for example horses that are being shipped to and from Spruce Meadows in Calgary.

CALEYYC writes:

“We are trying to raise awareness of the plight of draft horses that are exported from Calgary (YYC) to Japan for slaughter. Regulations are frequently broken/ not enforced by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency during these shipments. Suffering is inherent in long distance transport, and YYC [Calgary International Airport] should not be involved in this cruel industry that sends horses half way across the world, crammed into crates without food and water, to be slaughtered on another continent.”

You can learn more about this amazing group on their Facebook Page (including how you can participate in upcoming events, rallies and pickets) at: https://www.facebook.com/CALEYYC/?eid=ARCGRvGxU9eMYTDA5di9eqpMOZs1aPA1VRUiLSgsGO_Spqe4LhZOyoc1UuEkjhazkZf06pjZFXXwiTQ8

NEXT EVENT: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st, 2019 – AIRPORT TRAIL, CALGARY

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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.

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It’s heartbreaking to see horses at the Bouvry S

It’s heartbreaking to see horses at the Bouvry Slaughter Plant in Fort Macleod, Alberta again today. 💔 Tears are flowing.

Rumors suggested that horse slaughter would end with the plant changing hands, but it appears reliable sources who told us it was decided the practice is too lucrative to stop - were right.

Indiscriminate breeding means horses of all ages, sizes, and breeds end up on slaughter trucks. Great horses, young and old, fit, sound, untrained, and trained, are not spared.

Learn more about the inhumane slaughtering of horses for human consumption in Canada and the barbaric exporting of horses to Japan and other markets for the same purpose….

Tap the link in the bio @ban.horse.slaughter and take action. 🙏

Recently on social media, we’ve noticed some adv

Recently on social media, we’ve noticed some advocates blaming @justinpjtrudeau for the ongoing export of #horses from #Canada to #Japan and other markets for the purpose of slaughter.

We are thankful that Prime Minister Trudeau and other Liberal MPs including @leah_taylor_roy who brought forward Bill C-355 - a bill to ban the export of horses by air for the purpose of slaughter.

Actually, that’s an understatement. We can not adequately express our thanks to all who were instrumental in bringing the bill forward and all who advocated for it - including @jannarden & EVERY single Liberal MP - every last one voted in favour of the bill passing.

We are far less impressed with Conservatives who fought tooth and nail for this bill to NOT pass and who unanimously voted against it passing.

Despite the fight Conservatives put up the Bill is now in the hands of the Senate and will be discussed further and voted on this fall.

In the meantime, what can we each do?
Reach out to Senators, if you are a Canadian citizen, every Senator represents you.

You have the right to speak up and demand that they pay attention to what YOU want.

Learn more on the link in our bio @ban.horse.slaughter <==

Or here:
https://banhorseslaughter.com/bill-to-ban-live-export-of-horses-for-slaughter/

Australia’s iconic wild heritage #horses, includ

Australia’s iconic wild heritage #horses, including foals, are currently being gunned down from helicopters in the Kosciuszko National Park.

Yes, BABY HORSES are being slaughtered.

The NSW government, Parks NSW, and the Invasive Species Council (ISC) have launched a PR campaign portraying the slaughter of #Brumbies as necessary and humane. They are painting advocates for Brumbies as a “fragmented fringe group of extremist nutters” yet…

Experts disagree with the government’s population estimates, questioning the drastic measures.

YOUR support is urgently needed to halt this inhumane cull and demand non-lethal alternatives.

But please hurry because this barbaric slaughtering of Brumbies is set to escalate at an even more staggering pace on April 4th.

http://brumbyfacts.com

On a regular basis we get asked how is it possible

On a regular basis we get asked how is it possible that anyone would be okay with transporting #horses by air from #Canada to be slaughtered in #Japan for human consumption.

You may be surprised to learn that according to an issue of Ontario Farmer Magazine:

“Kevin Wilson’s diversified farming operation at Vankleek Hill [Ontario, Canada] facilitates the majority of these exports.”

——————

You may also be surprised to know that an article on TheReview.ca states:

“According to Kevin Wilson, the farm (owned by he and his father) has around 300 Percheron draught horses, mostly being raised in Indiana, Ohio, and Missouri.

Out of those 300, 11 geldings are used for shows across Canada and the United States.

Many of the horses are raised for purchase by Amish farmers in the Midwestern US.”

—————————

Yes, they compete with horses. Pictures featured in the article on TheReview.ca show Percheron horses with beautifully braided manes and tails wearing fancy polished harnesses, pulling wagons and carts.

—————————

It’s important to note that the article from Ontario Farmer simply states he “facilitates” the export of horses.

There is no mention in either article on our blog post (see the link in our bio @ban.horse.slaughter) that he or his family business ship their own horses.

==========

The article from Ontario Farmer does state this:

“Thinly sliced horse meat, called basashi, is a sought after product in Japan and is a great export market, adding value to farmers for Canada’s surplus horses, he [Kevin Wilson] said.”

The Bouvry Slaughter plant in #FortMacleod #albert

The Bouvry Slaughter plant in #FortMacleod #alberta #Canada slaughtered #horses yet again on February 15, 2024.

For many months now Thursdays have been horse slaughter days.

Rumours are spreading that the plant has stopped slaughtering horses but so far that is NOT the case.

It’s important to remember that IF the plant does indeed sell, new owners could pick up the practice and even if they don’t, the slaughter of horses for any purpose including human consumption is still legal in Canada.

AND there is another plant in #Quebec that slaughters for human consumption.

Again, to be clear - horses WERE SLAUGERED at the #Bouvry slaughter plant ON THURSDAY February 15, 2024.

Thank you to all who care!

DETAILS:

https://banhorseslaughter.com/bouvry-horse-slaughter-plant-2/

Or at the link in our bio @ban.horse.slaughter

Time is running out. Rarely, have #horse advocate

Time is running out.

Rarely, have #horse advocates come this far in facilitating the banning of any aspect of #horseslaughter.

PLEASE take 2 minutes, click on the link in the bio @ban.horser.slaughter <==

OR visit https://banhorseslaughter.com

AND send a quick 2 line email to your Member of Parliament - right now. Even if you have before, please do so again.

We are NOT there yet.

There are many steps to this process but a critical one is now just days away.

TODAY is important, especially for those who may not want to speak with anyone about slaughter, because today is Sunday and when you call your MP on a Sunday - you will go straight to voicemail.

You don’t have to speak with anyone, just please leave a message...

We’ve outlined EXACTLY what to say on our site.

Seriously, it’s easy, peasy and can be read.

NOTE: This is not a request to sign a petition - this is far more powerful than that.

AND we have outlined how to very quickly find the contact information for your MP.

https://banhorseslaughter.com

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Kaley Cuoco – Big Bang Theory

Kaley Cuoco – Big Bang Theory

by Marie Bennett | Aug 28, 2019 | Big Bang Theory, FAQs, Horse Rescue, Horse Slaughter, Horses slaughtered for meat, Inhumane Transport, Kaley Cuoco, Noelle Floyd, Spruce Meadows, The Humane Society of the United States, Video

30 SECOND VIDEO

You probably recognize Kaley Cuoco from the TV series, “The Big Bang Theory“, but did you know she is an avid horsewoman and that in February 2016, she participated in a campaign that contributed to stopping the slaughter of horses for human consumption within the United States? [Watch the video BELOW.]

American horses are still routinely shipped to either Mexico or Canada for slaughter, so there is still work to be done.

2023 UPDATE: For the time the inspection of horses being slaughtered in the USA is still not being funded by the US government. However, thousands of horses are still routinely shipped from the USA to Canada and Mexico for slaughter.

The horses exported from the USA to Canada and Mexico include pet horses, race horses, rodeo stock, and sport horses — horses of all types and all ages.

Horses are hauled in leg-breaking trailers for up to 3 days at a time without food, water or vet care and in extreme cold and heat.

Recently a push – AKA the SAFE ACT – to stop the export of horses from the USA to Canada and Mexico for slaughter failed but the act got further through the political system/process than previous attempts and rumour has it that as early as May of 2023 another version of the SAFE ACT may be launched.

You can learn more about the SAFE ACT here.

Click here for steps you can take right now to help ban the slaughter of horses within Canada and beyond, including the live export of horses to Japan to be slaughtered there.

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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.

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BOUVRY UPDATE

BOUVRY UPDATE

THE MAIN FEED LOT AT BOUVRY UPDATED MARCH 30, 2024: The main FEEDLOT belonging to the Bouvry slaughter plant in Fort MacLeod, Alberta, Canada -- which for years has been used to fatten up horses before slaughter -- has been empty for some months now. BUT horse...

12 CHARGES LAID AGAINST BOUVRY

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FIRST PUBLISHED SEPT. 8, 2023 UPDATED APRIL 4, 2024From the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) website. All of the following 12 charges are related to activities of Bouvry Exports Calgary Ltd. that occurred in July 2021. The accused party appeared in court in Fort...

VIDEO: KAITLYN MITCHELL ANIMAL JUSTICE

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It’s heartbreaking to see horses at the Bouvry S

It’s heartbreaking to see horses at the Bouvry Slaughter Plant in Fort Macleod, Alberta again today. 💔 Tears are flowing.

Rumors suggested that horse slaughter would end with the plant changing hands, but it appears reliable sources who told us it was decided the practice is too lucrative to stop - were right.

Indiscriminate breeding means horses of all ages, sizes, and breeds end up on slaughter trucks. Great horses, young and old, fit, sound, untrained, and trained, are not spared.

Learn more about the inhumane slaughtering of horses for human consumption in Canada and the barbaric exporting of horses to Japan and other markets for the same purpose….

Tap the link in the bio @ban.horse.slaughter and take action. 🙏

Recently on social media, we’ve noticed some adv

Recently on social media, we’ve noticed some advocates blaming @justinpjtrudeau for the ongoing export of #horses from #Canada to #Japan and other markets for the purpose of slaughter.

We are thankful that Prime Minister Trudeau and other Liberal MPs including @leah_taylor_roy who brought forward Bill C-355 - a bill to ban the export of horses by air for the purpose of slaughter.

Actually, that’s an understatement. We can not adequately express our thanks to all who were instrumental in bringing the bill forward and all who advocated for it - including @jannarden & EVERY single Liberal MP - every last one voted in favour of the bill passing.

We are far less impressed with Conservatives who fought tooth and nail for this bill to NOT pass and who unanimously voted against it passing.

Despite the fight Conservatives put up the Bill is now in the hands of the Senate and will be discussed further and voted on this fall.

In the meantime, what can we each do?
Reach out to Senators, if you are a Canadian citizen, every Senator represents you.

You have the right to speak up and demand that they pay attention to what YOU want.

Learn more on the link in our bio @ban.horse.slaughter <==

Or here:
https://banhorseslaughter.com/bill-to-ban-live-export-of-horses-for-slaughter/

Australia’s iconic wild heritage #horses, includ

Australia’s iconic wild heritage #horses, including foals, are currently being gunned down from helicopters in the Kosciuszko National Park.

Yes, BABY HORSES are being slaughtered.

The NSW government, Parks NSW, and the Invasive Species Council (ISC) have launched a PR campaign portraying the slaughter of #Brumbies as necessary and humane. They are painting advocates for Brumbies as a “fragmented fringe group of extremist nutters” yet…

Experts disagree with the government’s population estimates, questioning the drastic measures.

YOUR support is urgently needed to halt this inhumane cull and demand non-lethal alternatives.

But please hurry because this barbaric slaughtering of Brumbies is set to escalate at an even more staggering pace on April 4th.

http://brumbyfacts.com

On a regular basis we get asked how is it possible

On a regular basis we get asked how is it possible that anyone would be okay with transporting #horses by air from #Canada to be slaughtered in #Japan for human consumption.

You may be surprised to learn that according to an issue of Ontario Farmer Magazine:

“Kevin Wilson’s diversified farming operation at Vankleek Hill [Ontario, Canada] facilitates the majority of these exports.”

——————

You may also be surprised to know that an article on TheReview.ca states:

“According to Kevin Wilson, the farm (owned by he and his father) has around 300 Percheron draught horses, mostly being raised in Indiana, Ohio, and Missouri.

Out of those 300, 11 geldings are used for shows across Canada and the United States.

Many of the horses are raised for purchase by Amish farmers in the Midwestern US.”

—————————

Yes, they compete with horses. Pictures featured in the article on TheReview.ca show Percheron horses with beautifully braided manes and tails wearing fancy polished harnesses, pulling wagons and carts.

—————————

It’s important to note that the article from Ontario Farmer simply states he “facilitates” the export of horses.

There is no mention in either article on our blog post (see the link in our bio @ban.horse.slaughter) that he or his family business ship their own horses.

==========

The article from Ontario Farmer does state this:

“Thinly sliced horse meat, called basashi, is a sought after product in Japan and is a great export market, adding value to farmers for Canada’s surplus horses, he [Kevin Wilson] said.”

The Bouvry Slaughter plant in #FortMacleod #albert

The Bouvry Slaughter plant in #FortMacleod #alberta #Canada slaughtered #horses yet again on February 15, 2024.

For many months now Thursdays have been horse slaughter days.

Rumours are spreading that the plant has stopped slaughtering horses but so far that is NOT the case.

It’s important to remember that IF the plant does indeed sell, new owners could pick up the practice and even if they don’t, the slaughter of horses for any purpose including human consumption is still legal in Canada.

AND there is another plant in #Quebec that slaughters for human consumption.

Again, to be clear - horses WERE SLAUGERED at the #Bouvry slaughter plant ON THURSDAY February 15, 2024.

Thank you to all who care!

DETAILS:

https://banhorseslaughter.com/bouvry-horse-slaughter-plant-2/

Or at the link in our bio @ban.horse.slaughter

Time is running out. Rarely, have #horse advocate

Time is running out.

Rarely, have #horse advocates come this far in facilitating the banning of any aspect of #horseslaughter.

PLEASE take 2 minutes, click on the link in the bio @ban.horser.slaughter <==

OR visit https://banhorseslaughter.com

AND send a quick 2 line email to your Member of Parliament - right now. Even if you have before, please do so again.

We are NOT there yet.

There are many steps to this process but a critical one is now just days away.

TODAY is important, especially for those who may not want to speak with anyone about slaughter, because today is Sunday and when you call your MP on a Sunday - you will go straight to voicemail.

You don’t have to speak with anyone, just please leave a message...

We’ve outlined EXACTLY what to say on our site.

Seriously, it’s easy, peasy and can be read.

NOTE: This is not a request to sign a petition - this is far more powerful than that.

AND we have outlined how to very quickly find the contact information for your MP.

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Tens of thousands of horses, are routinely slaughtered in Canada, for human consumption, but you can help us ban horse slaughter in Canada and beyond.

Some of the meat is consumed in Canada, and much of it is shipped to the European Union, and other markets, including Japan.

This barbaric practice is currently banned in the United States, so horses 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 to Japan for saughter, is far from humane.

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