All Opposed Say “Neigh”: A Flawed Bill to Ban Horse Slaughter

May 15, 2012
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New Republic Nick Robins-Early “We’re Americans,” Louisiana Senator Mary Landrieu told me two weeks ago in the Russell Senate building in Washington, D.C. “We don’t eat our dogs, and we don’t eat our horses.” She had just finished delivering a speech to a rapt audience of two-dozen bright-eyed teenage girls, a handful of congressmen,...

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Horse Rescuers Overwhelmed in NM

May 7, 2012
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EDGEWOOD, N.M. (KRQE) – After undercover video of alleged abuses at an animal auction went public, horse rescue organizations are suddenly swamped with animals. Full article

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Reputation management is critical

May 1, 2012
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Reputation management is critical

Feedstuffs Magazine Crisis and issue management have become increasingly important for all sectors of agriculture. It’s critical for agribusinesses to take ownership of consumer perceptions. By SARAH MUIRHEAD A...

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Activists’ Case is True-Life Three Ring Circus

April 24, 2012
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Farm Futures Producers involved in animal agriculture may soon owe Feld Entertainment Inc., the parent company of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, a deep debt of gratitude....

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Humanewatch’s new video

April 22, 2012
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Lawyers in cages, great spoof on some large animal rights groups commercials! Click here to view

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Mo. bill criminalizes undercover videos at farms

April 22, 2012
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CBS News Marketwatch JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri House endorsed legislation Tuesday that would make it a crime for undercover activists to produce videos portraying poor conditions at...

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Will HSUS be Bullhooked for Millions in Legal Fees?

April 21, 2012
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From HumaneWatch The ongoing legal drama between a set of animal rights groups and Feld Entertainment, which owns the Ringling Bros. circus, has taken a saucy new turn. And...

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O.C. Fair Halts Elephant Rides. What Do You Think?

April 8, 2012
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San Clemente Patch A 25-year tradition of elephant rides at the Orange County Fair ended Thursday when fair officials canceled their contract with the company that provided the pachyderms...

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Unwanted Horses and Hungry Humans

March 23, 2012
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By Alice Villalobos, DVM, DPNAP Veterinary Practice News A friend recently wrote: “Horse meat … why would anyone in their right mind want to eat it??? Very important issue....

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Is Rick Santorum a Closet Animal Rights Activist?

March 14, 2012
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Forbes Frank Miniter, Contributor The question posed by this headline is buzzing in blogs in the agricultural industry and sportsmen’s rights groups. The anxiety stems from Rick Santorum’s backing...

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