Help stop Horse Slaughter YES on HR 5384

[CAcyclist]

I received this from my veterinary association chapter - however , since this bill will effectively shut down the slaughter plants, I would recommend you call your rep and ask for a YES vote on HR 5384. I'm just a little surprised a republican offered this bill. The AVMA position is unfortunate but exists because of big business ties. I included the email I got but I hope it doesn't confuse people. This bill will help horses because they won't be stolen for slaughter and breeders will have to think a bit more before just overbreeding a bunch of mares and then slaughtering the excess.


"Rep. John Sweeney (R-NY) today will offer an amendment to the Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 5384) that will drastically harm the welfare of horses. 

This amendment prohibits funds from the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) to inspect horses intended for slaughter or horsemeat; prohibits funds from APHIS to allow horses intended for slaughter to travel across international borders; and prohibits USDA funds from enforcing or promulgating regulations that allow for "fee-for-service" inspections.

These changes will affectively shutdown the horse slaughter plants and will force the estimated 70,000 unwanted horses to find a new home. 

Please call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121 and give them your zip code - they will direct you to the Capitol office of your Member of the House of Representatives. ( - Following is AVMA position and words of Dr. Lutschaunig - but I AM RECOMMENDING A YES VOTE -) Please tell your Congressioal offices to vote NO on the Sweeney Amendment to the Ag Approps Bill (H.R. 5384). 

Thank you!

Dr. Mark Lutschaunig
Acting Director
AVMA Governmental Relations Division"
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