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Biden Administration Continues Unscientific, Inhumane Wild Horse & Burro Roundup Program
Livestock outnumber wild horses and burros on BLM land; of the 155 million acres grazed by private livestock, only 27 million are shared with federally-protected wild horses and burros.
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New Evidence Released Documenting Fraud, Abuse, and Negligence in Fed'l Wild Horse Adoption Program
The groups called on Secretary Haaland to place a moratorium on wild horse and burro roundups and re-evaluate the plan fueling efforts to dispose of captured animals resulting in illegal transfer for slaughter.
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Federal Adoption Program Sends Wild Horses and Burros to Slaughter, National Investigation Reveals
We call on the U.S. Department of Interior to immediately halt the BLM's Adoption Incentive Program, which is defrauding American taxpayers and sending wild horses and burros to slaughter.
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Horse Industry, Senate Allies Urge USDA to Reinstate Horse Protection Rule
As the national association representing all segments of the horse industry in Washington, D.C., the American Horse Council works daily to represent equine interests and opportunities.
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Bill to Better Enforce the Horse Protection Act, Crackdown on Animal Cruelty Introduced in Congress
The measure would create a new Animal Cruelty Crimes section within the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), housed within the Environment and Natural Resources Division.
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Horse Protection Groups Applaud Reintroduction of Horse Transportation Safety Act
Measure cosponsored by more than 100 Members of U.S. House would ban transportation of horses across state lines in 'double deck' trucks or trailers with stacked levels.
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Horse Protection Groups Back Bipartisan Congressional Letter Supporting Humane Treatment of Wild Horses
Members of the House have requested dedicated funding in a spending package to implement humane, proven and reversible fertility control, for all wild horses, namely PZP immunocontraceptive vaccine.
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Humane Society Releases Statement on New BLM Wild Horse Invasive Surgical Sterilization Program
BLM has announced plans to sterilize wild mares in the field by using an invasive surgical procedure to remove the mares' ovaries.
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U.S. House Passes Anti-Doping Bill to Reform American Horse Racing
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act directly addresses the safety and welfare of racehorses, and the integrity of the sport itself, through better anti-doping measures and racetrack safety standards.
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U.S. House Committee Overwhelmingly Passes Horseracing Anti-Doping Act
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act is landmark legislation that would directly address the safety and welfare of racehorses.