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3/10/10 TheHorse.com:
New York thoroughbred breeder convicted on 33 cruelty counts:
Authorities seized 177 malnourished horses after raiding
his farm in April. Could face up to two years in jail and $35,000 in
fines. |
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3/10/10 Wyoming:
Wyoming Governor signs legislation for option of processing to deal with
abandoned horses:
HB
122-Disposal of Livestock provides Wyoming Board of Livestock three
options to deal with abandoned, estray, feral, or
abused animals which come under their control: taking
animal to a public sale (the only alternative before passage of
legislation); sending animal to slaughter; destroying animal. |
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3/10/10 Missouri:
Slaughter of horses in U.S. could resume, in Missouri: High
selling horse at auction was $1,100; lowest $30. Bill designed to
circumvent federal rules that prevent slaughter for human consumption;
enable horse processing facilities to open in state. |
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3/8/10 Kentucky:
Livestock care bill has underlying purpose. Proposed panel could stave
off strict standards: SB 105 would create 14-member
group which could dictate how poultry, pigs, cattle, horses, goats and
sheep are treated. |
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3/7/10 Nevada:
Wild horses, inmates learn from each other: Inmates at
Northern Nevada Correctional Facility gentle and train wild horses. |
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3/7/10 Nevada:
The saga of America's wild horses: Emotional,
challenging issue. |
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3/5/10 Oregon:
Unloaded log truck strikes, kills three horses on rural Clackamas County
roadway: Clackamas County spokesman said deputies have
gone to property to check on animals six times since 1999. No criminal
issues were apparent. |
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3/5/10 Washington:
Dead, emaciated horses, sheep lead to animal cruelty charge:
Investigation began last fall when county animal officers went to
investigate nine emaciated horses, one dead horse, dead sheep, 10 dead
chickens. Emaciated horses were euthanized and two rescued.
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3/5/10 New York:
Paragallo blames farm manager for keeping him in dark.
Embattled horse breeder testifies in own defense |
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3/5/10 Illinois:
Horse of a different price: Farm owner having trouble
finding a buyer for a $1,000 horse that. sold for $10,000 two years ago. |
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3/4/10 Montana:
Georgia men receive six-month jail terms for Ravalli County horse abuse:
Found guilty by justice court jury last year, they appealed to district
court. Each man to pay $11,544 in restitution for care of four animals. |
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3/4/10 Kentucky:
Bill would help abandoned horses find homes
sooner: Lawmakers trying to correct real and growing
problem of abandonment. Bill allows transfer of ownership after 90 days
instead of current two years.
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3/4/10 New York:
Trial resumes for horse breeder accused of abuse: Ernie
Paragallo charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty after
authorities seized 177 malnourished horses. |
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3/3/10 HSUS:
The HSUS Honors Humane Federal Legislators of 2009.
Rahall takes top award; 130 other lawmakers recognized |
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3/3/10 Washington D.C. / Dept. of the Interior:
Statement of Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior, on the 2011
President's Budget Request |
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3/3/10 Illinois:
IL House to examine horse slaughtering bill:
More
cases of abandoned horses turning up;
rescues turning animals away. Legislation introduced to reopen Cavel
passed ag committee unanimously, will be taken up by House.
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3/2/10 Ohio:
Cop in hot water over Facebook comment about horse rescue group:
Already under suspension for another matter, makes threatening comment. |
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3/2/10 Ohio:
Man sentenced in horse-abuse case: Ordered to serve 180
days in jail after pleading guilty to six charges of abandoning animals;
linked to the death of at least 12 horses. |
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3/2/10 Ohio:
Clermont County horse abuse case spurs NKY classes: Class
organizers say not everyone is prepared, able or even willing to do what
it takes to properly care for a horse. Horses are different from cats
and dogs. |
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3/1/10 Colorado:
Horse
lover starts the Hay Bank to help feed horses whose owners hit on hard
times |
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March 2010 Smithsonian.com:
The Mustang Mystique |
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