American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act

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Dear Colleague Letters from Congressmen Sweeney and Spratt
Stop! The Slaughter of Horses for Human Consumption
It Shouldn't Take a Champion to Save a Life

Survey Shows Texans Strongly Oppose Horse Slaughter

Summary of Findings

• An overwhelming majority (89%) of Texas voters are unaware that horses are being slaughtered in the state for human consumption.
• A substantial majority of voters (72%) are opposed to the slaughter of horses for human consumption.
• A greater majority of voters (77%) are opposed to changing state law to permit the slaughter of horses for human consumption.
• In addition, the opposition to a change in law was intense, with 62% of voters stating that they were strongly opposed .
• By an 8-1 margin, Texas voters associate the value of horses with Texas state culture, heritage and economy rather than the horses value as a simple livestock commodity like cattle.

QUESTION: Please tell which one of the following statements comes closest to your view:

• 11%-     Horses, like cattle, are an important livestock commodity and should be treated as such, including slaughter for human consumption.

• 81%-     Horses are an important part of Texas culture, heritage and economy and add tremendous value as companions and recreational animals.  They should be afforded a more humane end of life than slaughter for food.

This poll was conducted by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research, Inc. of Washington, D.C. from May 4 through May 6, 2003 for Blue Horse Charities and the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation.

Please contact your Senators and Representative and urge her/him to cosponsor this important legislation.  To find your member click here.

Please visit the Animal Welfare Institute's website for more information about this and many other important issues.

Updated - September 12, 2003