Ban on Horse Slaughter for Meat: Animal Protection in the USA.
A new bill proposes to prohibit the slaughter of horses, donkeys, and mules in the United States if their meat is intended for human consumption. This means these animals will be treated similarly to dogs and cats in terms of protection from slaughter for consumption. For citizens, this strengthens animal welfare regulations.
Key points
The bill extends the existing ban on dog and cat slaughter to include horses, donkeys, and mules.
The aim is to prevent the use of these animals for meat production intended for human consumption.
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