Inside the Pamphlet:
The Facts
The Ultimate Betrayal
A Recycling Bin For Horses
California Says No!
America Says No!
The Statistics
Bogus Studies - Inadequate Regs
Meet Paula
Inside a slaughterhouse
What You Can Do
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Promoting The Humane And Responsible Treatment of Horses
AMERICANS SAY NO!
 State and nationwide polls have shown that the vast majority of Americans are strongly opposed to horse slaughter:
In 1995 - A national call-in TV poll resulted in 93% of callers demanding that "the killing of horses for meat be banned".
In 1997 - A state-wide poll taken in California revealed that 88% of those questioned were opposed to horse slaughter.
In 1999 - A poll conducted in New York State yielded the following results:
- 91% considered horses companions, recreational or sporting animals -
- 72% would never eat horse meat -
- 73% believed that the manner that horses are slaughtered is cruel and inhumane -
- 81% personally opposed the practice of horse slaughter.
Also in 1999 - A citizens' group in McHenry County, Illinois stopped an equine slaughterhouse (Cavel International) from relocating to their area after waging an impressive year-long campaign. They made a difference - so can you!
If horse slaughter is so unpopular, then why do we still have it?
Horse slaughter exists because most Americans are still not aware of it. According to official polls, the more educated and aware Americans become about horse slaughter, the more opposed they are to it.
What do we do with carcasses of horses that have been humanely euthanized?
Outside of burial (where permitted) or cremation (when possible), rendering plants will pick up equine carcasses for a fee. Also, there are landfills that will accept large animal carcasses. The vet who euthanizes your horse should be able to provide you with that information, but you can also obtain it by contacting your appropriate state agencies.
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