Category Archives: Horse Slaughter

Efforts to eliminate the inhumane horse slaughter industry

Equine Slaughter House Feasibility

Posted on February 7, 2013 by whoa

Unintended Consequences for the United States By Patience O’Dowd, WHOA President and Mary McNichols, PhD Given that there are three states Oklahoma, Wyoming and New Mexico considering Horse Slaughter for Human Consumption; We ask that you consider the substantial research/documentation … Continue reading →

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NM Livestock Board PZP Registration Disallows Use on NM Horses

Posted on December 8, 2012 by whoa

The New Mexico Livestock Board granted approval of use of PZP in New Mexico, however,    it did so in a manner which effectively bars its use on any horses in New Mexico.  In the NMLB’s cynical statement , it … Continue reading →

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No Horse Slaughter Plant in New Mexico !

Posted on August 14, 2012 by whoa

All the letters, blogging, and phone calls helped end this possibility for New Mexico. The final nail was the European Union (EU) rejection of US horse meat which is planned on 7/13/13.    The EU declaration saved New Mexico from this Blow … Continue reading →

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Stampede to Oblivion

Posted on July 13, 2012 by whoa

FREE FILM! – STAMPEDE TO OBLIVION Sat July 14th @ 2:00PM Albuquerque Main Library 501 Copper Avenue NW 505.768.5141 By Peabody award-winning George Knapp of KLAS news. Bring your questions! There will be discussions and a question and answer period.

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Horses Horses Horses –It’s time for some of the Facts!

Posted on July 13, 2012 by whoa

With less than 500[1] wild horses remaining on all New Mexico’s federal lands, down from over 7,500 in 1974[2], and with an average of only 71 abandoned  horses/yr[3] estrayed across the entire state of New Mexico over the last 6 years, … Continue reading →

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NM Governor Susana Martinez€“ – Against Horse Slaughter . . . Really?

Posted on April 29, 2012 by whoa

Why Not Ban Horse Slaughter in NM by Executive Order? New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez has stated publically that she is against opening the proposed horse slaughter plant in New Mexico: “. . . I believe creating a horse slaughtering … Continue reading →

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New Mexico’s Shame

Posted on April 29, 2012 by whoa

Torture is Legal in New Mexico There is no law protecting horses against abuse in New Mexico. Horses are EXEMPT from the New Mexico Animal Cruelty Law. Yes, You Can: . . . Poke your horse’s eyes out, and leave … Continue reading →

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Press Release: Sky Protest of Secretary Salazar in Colorado Today

Posted on December 30, 2009 by whoa

PRESS RELEASE : SKY PROTEST OF SECRETARY SALAZAR IN COLORADO TODAY STOP THE ROUND UPS Secretary Salazar said “no slaughter of Wild Horses”, But … While many Americans work around the clock to keep America’s Wild Horses in the West, Secretary … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: Sky Protest Series of Secretary Salazar Continues — Salazar to Relocate Broncos?

Posted on November 22, 2009 by whoa

Secretary Salazar to Relocate Broncos? While the Denver Broncos continue their fight for a division title against the San Diego Chargers, Secretary Salazar continues his quest to cleanse the West of their namesakes, as well as many other wild animals … Continue reading →

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Secretary Salazar Presides Over Renewal of Statue of Liberty and Death in the West

Posted on July 4, 2009 by whoa

Check out this post regarding Secretary of Interior Salazar and the continuing wild horse round-ups and their elimination from the 19 million acres of Federally designated Wild Horse Territories: http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/7/4/749829/-Secretary-Salazar-Presides-Over-Renewal-of-Statue-of-Liberty-and-Death-in-the-West

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