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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.
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US Congress Passes Great American Outdoors Act to Boost Conservation and National Parks
The Great American Outdoors Act will help to ensure both current and future generations can enjoy the pristine beauty of our natural resources in Maine and across the country.
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House Bill Fully Funds PAWS Act, Doubles HPA Funding, and Maintains Horse Slaughter Ban
The U.S. House Agriculture Funding Package provides tremendous victories for animals and animal wellness’ led enforcement campaign.
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U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen Ushers Horse Transportation Safety Act to Passage
Animal Wellness applauds Rep. Cohen's tireless work for horses with the passage of the Horse Transportation Safety Act.
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Equine Facilities in the Back of the Pack on SBA Relief
Passage of this stimulus package was to provide access to both the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loans to equine facilities.
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Legendary Trainer Bob Baffert Endorses Horseracing Integrity Act to Ban Doping in the Sport
Horseracing operates under an outdated, state-based, balkanized patchwork of medication rules that creates confusion and risk for owners, trainers, jockeys, and horses.
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Horse Racing Safety and Medical Reform Bill Introduced in California Assembly
The second horse racing safety bill of the year was introduced in the California Assembly on Tuesday February 11, 2020.