Culminating years of advocacy by the AVMA and AAEP to end horse soring, we thank the USDA for recognizing this and look forward to working with them as this new rule is implemented.
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With the demand for ejiao products in China decimating the world’s donkey populations, global prices have increased and it has become increasingly difficult for owners to replace their stolen animals.
There is no need for these ejiao (donkey-hide gelatin) products that entail substantial cruelty and confer no real health benefits.
Soring is a cruel practice that includes use of caustic chemicals that 'cook' into the horse’s flesh and forcing horses to wear heavy, binding, high-heel-like shoes, and metal chains around their sored ankles.
It's infuriating that after decades of continued equine cruelty, the Biden Administration withdrew USDA's 2017 final rule without urgently pressing forward with the new The Horse Protection Act rule.
In a court filing, USDA said that it plans to withdraw the 2017 rule which protects Tennessee walking and racking horse breeds from the cruel practice of soring and practices known as the 'Big Lick'.
National governing bodies of equestrian sport have implemented rules to ensure the welfare of horses, but in the Tennessee walking horse universe, leadership has spent decades blocking reform.
The Horse racing Integrity and Safety Act will enforce new strict national regulations that limit the use of medications in horse racing, as well as increase testing and toughen enforcement.
Working with the Jockey Club, Animal Wellness Action helped secure statutory repair to the 2020 Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act, after a federal appellate court questioned one key provision.