Ground Breaking Lawsuit

Ground Breaking Lawsuit

by Marie Bennett | Sep 7, 2018 | Air Cargo, Atlas Air, Canadian Horse Defence Coalition, CHDC, CHDC Lawsuit, CTV, Horse meat, Horse Slaughter, Inhumane Transport, Japan, South Korea, Video

Help the Canadian Horse Defence Coalition win a ground breaking lawsuit to stop the inhumane transport of horses by air to be slaughtered in Japan and South Korea, for human consumption.

Every year, Canada ships thousands of horses overseas by air cargo so that they can be slaughtered for human consumption.

In 2017 public records show that 4,846 horses were shipped to Japan for this purpose.

In 2018 just shy of 9,000 horses were shipped from Canada to Japan to be slaughtered for human consumption.

These horses are NOT shipped the way that show horses are shipped, instead they are crammed in wooden crates that are too small and shipped 3 and 4 to a crate, that is actually meant to hold just one horse.

Canadian and international shipping regulations are being broken.

Please help support this ground breaking lawsuit.

Read the full CTV story by clicking here.

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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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Former CFIA Veterinarian Speaks Out

Former CFIA Veterinarian Speaks Out

by Marie Bennett | Jul 23, 2018 | Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Canadian Food Safety, Canadian Horse Defence Coalition, CFIA, CHDC, CHDC Lawsuit, FAQs, Horse meat, Horse meat human consumption, Horse Meat Sausages, Horses slaughtered for meat, Inhumane Transport, Japan, South Korea

Recording of interview with retired CFIA veterinarian, Dr. Maureen Harper. Special thanks to Blue Sky Radio.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

TORONTO SUN: The mystery meat behind your sausage. Worried about the MANE ingredient?

“If this is happening farther up the supply chain, where some of their suppliers aren’t declaring what’s in there, could it be because some of this meat is unfit for human consumption?”

Read the full story on the Toronto Sun website.

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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

Load More... Follow on Instagram

BAN HORSE SLAUGHTER

FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION OR ANY PURPOSE

DONATE SHOP TO SAVE HORSES

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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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