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I never said close down all the slaughter houses. Read the entire post before 
respnding please! This act would only end slaughter that is meant for human 
consumption.





"Americans do not eat horse meat.  However, thousands of horses are slaughtered 
every year to satisfy a market for horsemeat overseas.  Horses are slaughtered 
in the United States to be served on dinner plates in countries like France, 
Belgium, and Japan.

Additionally, the transport of horses to slaughter houses is often extremely 
inhumane.  Many horses are injured even before reaching the slaughter plant due 
to overcrowded conditions during transport.  Some are shipped for more than 24 
hours at a time without food, water, or rest.  In addition, the methods used to 
slaughter these horses once they arrive at the plant can be exceptionally 
inhumane.  The horses are often forced to endure repeated stuns or blows and 
often times remain conscious during their slaughter.

S. 1915 would put an end to this cruel and inhumane practice by permanently 
prohibiting horse slaughter for human consumption in the U.S.  Contact your 
senators now and urge them to support and cosponsor S. 1915!"




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