Farm Sanctuary’s E-News & Action Alert 9/08/06
September 9th, 2006 2:11 pm by Kelly G.———- Forwarded message ———-
From: Farm Sanctuary – info [at] farmsanctuary.org
Date: Sep 8, 2006 4:12 PM
Subject: Farm Sanctuary’s E-News & Action Alert 9/08/06
AVMA & Agribusiness Lose on Horse Slaughter Vote
In another example of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) being aligned with animal exploitation, they joined with the American Meat Institute in opposition to the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (H.R. 503). A coalition of American agribusiness groups is doing the bidding for the three foreign-owned packing plants in the U.S. that export horsemeat. Despite this alliance, H.R. 503 passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday, September 7, 2006 by a vote of 263 – 146!
www.farmsanctuary.org/campaign/AVMA_campaign.htm
www.farmsanctuary.org/campaign/horse_bill05.htm
One Very Happy Cow Escapes the Cruelty of the California Dairy Industry
Nellie was born on a massive corporate dairy farm in Central California. She was housed in overcrowded, unsanitary conditions as a newborn and quickly developed pneumonia as a result. Rather than offer her the medical care she needed to survive, farm workers dumped her on a dead pile outside one of the barns and left her to die. Thankfully, though, a kind couple found Nellie before it was too late, and she was given a second chance at life. Read more.
Outstanding Activists – Sabrina and Jeff Nelson
For over 16 years, Sabrina and Jeff Nelson have been singing the praises of a plant-based diet, as well as supporting organizations that work to end animal suffering and encourage human health. The start of their amazing journey into advocacy, however, was not an easy one. Click here to read more.
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IN THE NEWS
House Votes to Ban Horse Slaughter for Food
Reuters, September 7, 2006
Why Do Young Children Choose to Become Vegetarians?
Harvard, Graduate School of Education, August 8, 2006
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About Farm Sanctuary
Farm Sanctuary is the nation’s leading farm animal protection organization. Since incorporating in 1986, we have worked to expose and stop cruel practices of the “food animal” industry through research and investigations, legal and legislative actions, public awareness projects, youth education, and direct rescue and refuge efforts. Our shelters in Watkins Glen, NY and Orland, CA provide lifelong care for hundreds of rescued animals, who have become ambassadors for farm animals everywhere by educating visitors about the realities of factory farming. For more information about Farm Sanctuary or our programs, please visit www.farmsanctuary.org or call 607-583-2225. To become a Farm Sanctuary member or to make a donation today using our secure online form, www.farmsanctuary.org/join/donate2.htm. For updates on previous action alerts, www.farmsanctuary.org/actionalerts/update.htm.
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