HORSES IN OUR HANDS

Horses in Our Hands ramps up efforts to ban horse slaughter

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Food and drink, Food industry, Meat industry, Livestock, Culture, Cruelty to animals, Animal killing, Horse slaughter, Animal rights, Horse meat, Animal slaughter, Horse

2006, which permanently bans horse slaughter in the U.S. and prevents the export of horses for the same purpose.

Key Points: 
  • 2006, which permanently bans horse slaughter in the U.S. and prevents the export of horses for the same purpose.
  • Horses in Our Hands is the only equine welfare-specific organization lobbying congress for the permanent ban on horse slaughter during the current legislative session.
  • Without slaughterhouses, most horses would go to responsible new owners or taken in by the large number of horse rescue organizations.
  • For more information on how to support a ban on horse slaughter and the passage of the SAFE Act, visit: www.horsesinourhands.org .