Humane Society pushes bill banning export of horses for slaughter

WASHINGTON — Animal rights activists launched a major campaign Thursday to pressure Congress for legislation that would prohibit the export of horses to Mexico and other countries for slaughter.

The campaign, months in the making, includes grisly video of horses crammed into cattle trailers and hauled to a Mexican plant where they are slaughtered with knive.

This is not how Americans want their horses treated,” said Nancy Perry, a vice president with the Humane Society of the United States

For more info click here


Discover more from Ebarrelracing.com

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Canceled or Rescheduled Events

No event found!

RSS Enter Online

RSS Barrel Racing Results

Related Posts

Neurologic Form of Equine Herpes Virus Confirmed Following Event in Waco

The horse attended the 2025 WPRA World Finals and Elite Barrel Race event in Waco, Texas on November 5-9, 2025. TAHC staff are working closely with event coordinators, equine owners, and veterinarians to respond to the outbreak, take measures to protect equine, and prevent the further spread of the virus. Additional participants of this event have been notified by the TAHC and are currently being monitored under hold orders.

Read More

TAHC Reminds Hunters of Chronic Wasting Disease Requirements for Exotic Susceptible Species in Texas

The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) reminds Texans of statewide exotic chronic wasting
disease (CWD) susceptible species requirements for hunter harvested captive exotic susceptible species.

Read More