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Bison in the Greater Yellowstone Area
Press ReleaseApril 10, 2008Terrestrial WildlifeA diverse coalition of tribal, conservation, hunting, animal welfare and wildlife groups, an outfitting business, and concerned citizens from Montana and South Dakota, have filed an emergency rule making petition...
House of the Illinois General Assembly Moves to Ban Double Deck Horse Transport
Press ReleaseApril 8, 2008EquinesFollowing last year's passage of an Illinois state law banning horse slaughter, the House of the Illinois General Assembly today adopted HB 4162, a bill to ban the use of...
The Truth Behind Humane Slaughter Law; Animal Welfare Institute Report Reveals Lack of Enforcement
Press ReleaseMarch 25, 2008Farmed Animals"The hog was lying in the cradle and all four feet had been removed. The hog was observed to be kicking and shaking its head. It exhibited skin twitching and...
AWI’s Compassion Index Measures Legislators’ Humane Record; New Features Just Added
Press ReleaseMarch 13, 2008All ProgramsThe Animal Welfare Institute today unveiled its revamped legislative action center, the Compassion Index (CI), located online at www.compassionindex.org. Now, in addition to learning how their elected officials rate on key...
Groups Say Human Oversight Necessary at US Slaughterhouses
Press ReleaseMarch 11, 2008Farmed AnimalsFollowing a recent suggestion in Congress that the government should install video cameras in US slaughterhouses to ensure the humane and safe treatment of animals killed for human consumption, the...
Hawaiian Judge Rules Navy Sonar Harmful to Whales, Issues Injunction
Press ReleaseMarch 3, 2008Marine WildlifeAs part of a suit filed in May 2007 by several conservation groups, an injunction was issued Friday by a Hawaii federal district judge over the US Navy's use of...
IL House Driver’s Education and Safety Committee Sends Double Decker Ban to Floor for Vote
Press ReleaseFebruary 21, 2008EquinesToday, the Illinois House Driver's Education and Safety Committee unanimously approved (11-0) legislation that will outlaw the use of double deck trailers for the purpose of hauling horses in the...
The Homes for Horses Coalition Launches Resource-Rich Website
Press ReleaseFebruary 11, 2008EquinesThe Homes for Horses Coalition today launched https://www.homesforhorses.org. The Web site is a resource tool for equine rescue personnel, members of the media, and anyone interested in equine protection efforts. "We're...
AWI Urges Comments on USDA’s “Naturally Raised”
Press ReleaseFebruary 11, 2008Farmed AnimalsThe Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), US Department of Agriculture (USDA), is seeking comments on a proposed voluntary standard for a "naturally raised" marketing claim for meats. According to its Notice...
South Dakota Horse Slaughter Bill Defeated
Press ReleaseJanuary 29, 2008EquinesThe Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) today praised the South Dakota Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee's rejection of S.B. 170, a bill that would have pumped up to $1 million of...