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Horse Slaughter
Horse Slaughter Facts and FAQs
EquinesFor us to make progress in eliminating horse slaughter, the issue needs to be understood. Here are some key facts and answers to frequently asked questions about this important issue.
Horse Slaughter
EquinesIn the United States, horses have never been raised for human consumption, yet for decades, American horses have been bought and violently slaughtered to satisfy diners in other countries. In 2007, courts...
Debunking the “Unwanted Horse” Myth
EquinesNo hard data exists to back up claims about a burgeoning population of “unwanted horses.” Even with the steep decline in export for slaughter, there has been no documented increase...
To Celebrate National Horse Protection Day, Lawmakers Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to End Horse Slaughter
Press ReleaseFebruary 27, 2025EquinesIn honor of National Horse Protection Day on March 1, a bipartisan group of federal lawmakers today reintroduced the Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act to permanently protect American horses...
AWI Urges Etsy to Stop Selling Horsemeat, Donkey-Hide Gelatin
Press ReleaseDecember 17, 2024EquinesConsumers shopping on Etsy for the holidays may be shocked to learn that the online marketplace sells products containing horsemeat and ejiao (gelatin made from boiling donkey hides). Etsy should...
Animal Welfare Groups Commend US Senators for Reintroducing Legislation to End Horse Slaughter
Press ReleaseJune 16, 2023EquinesThe Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) and other animal protection organizations applaud today’s reintroduction in the US Senate of the Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (S. 2037/H.R. 3475). This bill...
Animal Welfare Groups Commend Members of Congress for Reintroducing Legislation to End Horse Slaughter
Press ReleaseMay 18, 2023EquinesA bipartisan group of federal lawmakers has reintroduced the Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act—federal legislation that would permanently protect American horses from commercial slaughter. This legislation would expand the...