A bill making its way through Congress is causing quite a stir. The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act will cause more suffering than it will prevent, according to the American Farm Bureau. For Brownfield news story, click here. According to the American Farm Bureau, the legislation would take away the option of humane euthanasia and provides no funds to establish facilities to care for the horses until they die. For other developments in horse slaughter issues, click here for a story by the American Veterinary Medical Association, State Bills Popping Up On Horse Slaughter, Unwanted-Horse Issue.
