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Tennessee Governor Trumps Ag Gag

May 14, 2013

(POLITICS) TENNESSEE — Score one for free speech, and animal welfare. After lengthy consideration, Governor Bill Haslam has decided to veto Tennessee’s Ag Gag bill. Haslam’s decision rests on his claim that the bill is “constitutionally suspect.” Although agriculture remains the top industry in Tennessee, Governor Haslam recognizes that the bill could potential violate a number of constitutional rights. Continue reading below to find out what the future holds for Ag Gag bills in Tennessee, and how the state intends to handle them. — Global Animal

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Horse Slaughterhouses: A Reality In New Mexico?

May 2, 2013

(ANIMAL RIGHTS) After over a year of waiting for the Department of Agriculture to approve of its inhumane operation, the dreaded horse slaughterhouse in Roswell, New Mexico will soon be opening its doors. Unless Congress steps in and reinstates the federal ban on the cruel practice which lapsed in 2011, Valley Meat Co. will become the first domestic horse slaughterhouse since 2006. Read on to lean more about the ongoing emotional debate and sign the petition urging the U.S. Agriculture Secretary to stop horse slaughter from resuming. — Global Animal

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Russia’s Horse Meat Following

April 29, 2013

(HORSES) MOSCOW — Amidst the widening debate involving the slaughter and human consumption of horse meat in the UK and abroad, an Italian chef named Valentino Bontempi focuses his anger toward the use of horse meat in a somewhat controversial manner. His outrage is not that of humane concern for horses, but rather a callous interest in the way horse meat is prepared by Russian chefs throughout chain restaurants in Moscow. “Russians,” he said rather insensitively, “have no clue about cooking horse and could be enjoying it so much more.” Read the New York Times article below to uncover the apathetic side of the horse meat scandal with interviewees who consider the consumption of horse meat to be a healthy, tasty option. — Global Animal

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License Plates For Livestock?

April 18, 2013

(POLITICS) The federal government is implementing a new livestock identification program to streamline the process of tracking and investigating cases of disease in livestock. This new system will help agriculture and health officials track the transportation of animals and quickly establish quarantines and other preventative measures to control the spread of disease. Ranchers and farmers are expected to mostly use ID ear tags which will also benefit companies who want to be able to trace back where their food came from. Continue reading for more on the new federal legislation and one rancher’s response to this new program. — Global Animal

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White House Proposal To End Horse Slaughter?

April 14, 2013

(POLITICS) A proposal in the Obama administration’s 2014 budget has indirectly blocked the horse slaughtering industry from operating. The proposal technically only calls for the removal of spending money on the inspection of horse slaughtering facilities, but without these inspections, the facilities would not be permitted to function on a legal level. Horse lovers and animal advocates can breathe a sigh of relief for now. However, pro-horse slaughtering groups and individuals such as Dave Duquette—an advocate who has been looking to invest in house slaughtering for human consumption—says, “We’re going to go after them pretty hard about this.” Read on for more details pertaining to the horse slaughtering debate in the article below. — Global Animal

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Animals On Antibiotics: The Cure Or The Problem?

April 9, 2013

(ANIMAL SCIENCE) Mutant bacteria strands that have become resistant to antibiotics are a major concern for ranchers as well as for consumers. Currently, herd health practices are changing in hopes of minimizing potential risks. Within three years, certain antibiotics important to human medicine will be phased out of farm use for good. Yet, there is still no proven connection to antibiotic treatment failure in humans as a result of consuming animals who have been given antibiotics. Check out the article below for more on medications used on livestock and potentially dangerous mutant bacteria strands. — Global Animal

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Oklahoma Approves Horse Slaughter

April 1, 2013

(HORSE SLAUGHTER) OKLAHOMA — For the first time since 2006, horse slaughter facilities will be coming back into business after a federal ban on the inhumane practice lapsed in 2011. On Friday, Governor Mary Fallin signed new legislation that would allow Oklahoma facilities to process and export horse meat. While numerous animal rights organizations are outraged by the plans to resume domestic horse slaughter, others—including horse rescuers and livestock associations—support the idea. Read on to learn more about the new legislation and let us know where you stand on the matter in the comments below. — Global Animal

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End Horse Slaughter In The U.S.

March 18, 2013

(HORSES) For the first time since 2006, the U.S. is ready to begin the inhumane practice of slaughtering and exporting horses for human consumption. But the discovery of horse meat in beef products in several European countries over the past few months has led to a worldwide outcry by those against the killing of horses for meat, prompting lawmakers to take action. Last week, amid the widening horse meat scandal and the USDA’s announcement of a new horse slaughter facility in New Mexico, the nation’s leading animal welfare groups gathered with members of Congress on Capitol Hill to introduce the Safeguard American Food Exports (SAFE) Act, a new bill that would once again put an end to horse slaughter in the U.S. Read on to learn more about this potential umbrella ban and the ongoing dispute between ranchers, government officials, and animal rights activists. — Global Animal

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