Scotland backs demands to tighten live slaughter horse trade
The Scottish Government has agreed to support demands for strict enforcement of European rules regulating the transportation of live horses for slaughter
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Fears over United States' horse export for slaughter ban
US welfare organisations are warning of impending disaster for unwanted horses if new legislation banning horse export for human consumption becomes law
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Votes to be cast on US slaughter ban
Members of the House of Representatives will today vote whether the slaughter of horses for meat in the United States should continue
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Horse welfare in transit back on EU agenda
The Dutch Presidency of the European Union intends to broker an agreement over the protection of livestock during long and short haul journeys before the end of the year
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Growing concern about live exports
Welfare organisations are stepping up their campaign against live export of horses for slaughter amid worries that the government is not doing enough to address the issue
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Petition against UK live export
The ILPH is calling for people to sign its online petition against the possible resumption of horses being exported live from the UK before being slaughtered for human consumption in Europe
