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Attorney Threatens to Sue N.M. Attorney General

Pat Raia January 7, 2014

The suit is the latest volley in the battle surrounding the opening of a horse processing plant in New Mexico.

N.M. Judge Extends Horse Processing Plant Hearing

Pat Raia January 6, 2014

A judge will hear arguments on both sides of the case on Jan. 13 before issuing a ruling.

NM Attorney General Sues to Halt Horse Slaughter Plant

Pat Raia December 20, 2013

The lawsuit is intended to prevent Valley Meats Co., LLC, from starting horse processing operations next year.

Appeals Court Sides with Horse Processor

Pat Raia December 16, 2013

A federal appeals court ruled against animal rights groups that challenged U.S. horse processing plants.

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Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA November 17, 2013

Some horses in slaughterhouses Brazil and southwest China are infected with T. gondii.

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Pat Raia November 8, 2013

The USDA is bound to inspect qualified horse processing plants, the organization’s appeal response says.

N.M. Horse Processing Plant On Hold Again

Pat Raia November 5, 2013

An order handed down by an appeals court bars the USDA from carrying out inspections at processing plants.

Federal Judge Clears Way for N.M. Horse Processing Plant

Pat Raia November 4, 2013

A judge allowed a lawsuit that could have prevented a New Mexico processing plant from opening to expire.

Another Florida Horse Slaughter Probed

Pat Raia October 18, 2013

Authorities are investigating the death of a horse apparently slaughtered for meat and dumped in a canal.

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Diane E. Rice October 1, 2013

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Pat Raia August 6, 2013

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Pat Raia August 2, 2013

Authorities are investigating a fire that damaged a plant expected to begin processing horses next week.

Permit Woes Complicate NM Horse Processing Plant Opening

Pat Raia July 24, 2013

The New Mexico Environment Department denied Valley Meats’ wastewater permit request, pending a hearing.

Iowa Plant to Start Horse Processing

Pat Raia July 8, 2013

A second meat plant has received a USDA permit to begin processing horses for human consumption.

N.M. Horse Processing Plant Wins Permit

Pat Raia July 1, 2013

A meat plant in New Mexico has received a federal permit to begin processing horses.

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The Senate Appropriations Committee voted to deny horsemeat inspection funds funds during fiscal 2014.

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