HBO’s "Death on a Factory Farm" May Reverberate to All Animals, All Farms
Pete’s back. The now-famed undercover animal rights advocate infiltrated a commercial hog farm in Ohio this time, and bets are on that the new Death on a Factory Farm documentary, airing one week from...
View ArticleHoof Forensics: Abandoned Horses May Be Standing on Clues to Their Past,...
"Hoof forensics" is a helpful adjunct to animal welfare investigations. Clues from horses' shoes, limb conformation and even unusual posture or habits when on crossties can be helpful in identifying a...
View ArticleRate Your State: Kentucky Once Again Named Worst State for Animal Laws
Once again, the Animal Legal Defense Fund has identified Kentucky as the worst state in the nation for animal-friendly laws, which may also be interpreted through the lens of the severity of penalties...
View ArticleNew York State’s Equestrian Helmet Law Amended to Age 18
Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed an extension of the state of New York's helmet law for equestrian activities to include all children and teens under the age of 18 when mounted on a horse.
View ArticleRiding in Writing: Wisconsin Rider’s Defeat in Grand Prix Horse Cradilo Court...
After a Wisconsin court case judgment last week, we're reminded that legal advice and carefully-written contracts should be standard equipment for horse owners and riders. If your care increases the...
View ArticleState of the States for Animal Protection: Kentucky Ranks #50/50 for Seventh...
Kentucky, Iowa, South Dakota, New Mexico, and Wyoming were 2013’s five worst states to enact legislation to protect animals from abuse, according to the latest report released by the national nonprofit...
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