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Horses, Meat, Forged Paperwork Seized in European Raid

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA August 6, 2020

Officials seized an unspecified number of slaughter-bound horses that might not have been meant for human consumption.

Kenyan Officials Declare Ban on Donkey Slaughter

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA February 28, 2020

The Kenyan Ministry of Agriculture announced that it will be revoking licenses to slaughter donkeys, effective immediately.

Horses Rescued From Illegal Slaughter Farm

Pat Raia August 27, 2018

Two horses are receiving rehabilitative care after being taken from an illegal slaughter farm in Florida.

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Edited Press Release November 13, 2017

The goal is to ensure welfare standards for animals–including horses, ponies, and other equids–are met and enforced.

More Horses Found Butchered in Florida

Pat Raia September 28, 2017

The decaying remains of three horses ostensibly butchered for meat were found in Hialeah Gardens.

SAFE Act Reintroduced Into Senate

Pat Raia August 4, 2017

The act is intended to prohibit U.S. horse processing plant development and the export of horses for processing.

Senate Committee Nixes Horsemeat Inspections

Pat Raia July 21, 2017

This comes after the House of Representatives declined to forbid the USDA from funding horsemeat inspections.

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Pat Raia July 13, 2017

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Pat Raia May 12, 2017

Cure restaurant sparked a federal investigation after it served horsemeat as part of a special dinner menu.

Omnibus Bill Sparks Controversy

Pat Raia May 8, 2017

While the bill effectively prohibits horse processing in the United States, some believe it could endanger wild horses.

Canadian Plant Stops Processing Horses

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A Quebec facility announced April 12 that it would cease horse processing because new regulations impacted profits.

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Pat Raia March 15, 2017

Regulations would require horses imported from the U.S. to be held in Canadian feedlots for a minimum of 6 months.

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Pat Raia December 22, 2016

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