Humane groups denounce USDA plan to withdraw 2017 rule to protect horses

Humane groups denounce USDA plan to withdraw 2017 rule to protect horses

Humane groups denounce USDA plan to withdraw 2017 rule to protect horses

Animal advocates urge swift implementation of strong new rule 

WASHINGTON (July 21, 2023)—The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund have denounced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposal to withdraw a regulation to protect horses from the cruel and unlawful practice of “soring”, with no commitment to a timeline for implementing increased protections through a new proposed rule.

As in recent years, the annual congressional appropriations process continues to be a key path for us to seek progress for animals. The legislation funding programs within the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration is a top priority because appropriations-focused lobbying and policymaking makes it possible to address a wide range of species and issues at one time and in one package.

In federal court filing, Biden Administration’s Department of Agriculture refuses to take action to protect horses

In federal court filing, Biden Administration’s Department of Agriculture refuses to take action to protect horses

In federal court filing, Biden Administration’s Department of Agriculture refuses to take action to protect horses

The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund respond to USDA’s decision not to commit to increasing protections of horses under federal Horse Protection Act

Kentucky’s Churchill Downs horse racing track suspends racing upon recommendation of The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority after 12 horse deaths

Kentucky’s Churchill Downs horse racing track suspends racing upon recommendation of The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority after 12 horse deaths

Kentucky’s Churchill Downs horse racing track suspends racing upon recommendation of The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority after 12 horse deaths

WASHINGTON (June 2, 2023)—In response to Kentucky’s Churchill Downs horse racing track announcement of a halt to racing upon the recommendation of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund issued the following statement.

Keith Dane, senior director of equine protection at the HSUS, said:

By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block

Update 6/16/23: The Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act has been introduced in the U.S. Senate by Sens. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. The U.S. still exports tens of thousands of horses to slaughter. It’s well past time we permanently ban domestic horse slaughter in the U.S. and stop the export of American horses for slaughter abroad.