The Horse Protection Act (HPA) would be amended to include a ban on the transport, purchase, possession, or sale of horses for slaughter under new legislation introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives this week. Currently the HPA prohibits “soring,” the deliberate injury of a horse’s feet and legs to achieve an exaggerated high-stepping gait.
Bill would Amend HPA to Include Slaughter Ban
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