Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority – January 15, 2006
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Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority
Association also backing pet evacuation legislation
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The AVMA is stepping up its advocacy for federal laws advancing animal welfare and public health. The Executive Board acted on a slate of recommendations on legislation addressing a range of issues, from southern sea otter recovery and research to Johne’s disease control and detection.

Unwanted horses
The board green-lighted a bold initiative for the AVMA to draft legislation, with input from the American Association of Equine Practitioners, addressing welfare concerns relating to the nation’s unwanted and retired horse population.

The AVMA has been actively pursuing defeat of The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. Sponsored by Rep. John Sweeney of New York, H.R. 503 would prohibit the slaughter of horses for meat exported for human consumption. Approximately 70,000 horses are processed for food at three U.S. slaughter plants annually.