House Judiciary Committee debates horse slaughter bill [link]
Drovers.com | Sep. 17, 2008
Many segments of the livestock industry oppose the ban on horse slaughter, citing implications for meat processing in other species, as well as the unintended consequences of the bill on horse welfare. NCBA sent a letter to House Judiciary leadership detailing the legislation’s flaws, saying, “This bill is the most recent attempt to eliminate a humane animal management option by banning the processing of horses for reasons other than safety or public health. The legislation was introduced to protect horse welfare, but the provisions of this bill will do more to harm horses than it will to protect them.”
Since state laws have banned horse processing, the number of abandoned, neglected and starving horses has increased, according to many reports.
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