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Expanded HSUS Investigation of Cattle Industry Clovis Operation Included in Undercover Video
During April and May, undercover investigators from the Humane Society of the United States visited livestock auctions in Maryland, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Texas and videotaped “downer” cows at each stop—animals unable to walk or to stand, left to suffer for hours—and in one instance, overnight. "Downer" cows are too frail to stand on their own. They are frequently dragged and prodded by inhumane handling methods, which increases the threat of those cows carrying and passing disease if they enter the food chain. Federal law states that cows must be ambulatory in order to become part of the human food supply. A cow that is unable to walk itself into the slaughterhouse is not supposed to become hamburger. In January, the HSUS released undercover video taken at the Westland/Hallmark slaughter plant in Chino, California. Visual proof of cruel treatment toward downer cattle at this plant created a national outcry for enforcement of federal laws to ensure a safe food supply, and for humane treatment of the animals. The now infamous Hallmark video resulted in the recall of 143 million pounds of meat, much of which had shipped to the national school lunch program—and the closing of Hallmark’s doors. “These new video images show that the rot in the factory farming system of raising animals goes much deeper,” states Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of the HSUS. “The problems are systemic, the laws and regulations are inadequate, and the industry's resolve insufficient." OpEd from Albuquerque Journal, May 12, 2008 (Click to read):
......... HSUS Exec Markarian to be Main Speaker
Animal Protection Voters is proud to announce that the Political Animal Affair’s featured speaker will be Mike Markarian, the Executive Vice President of External Affairs for the Humane Society of the United States, President of the Humane Society Legislative Fund, and President of The Fund for Animals. The Political Animal Affair is an important fundraising celebration that benefits the work of Animal Protection Voters and recognizes New Mexico’s elected officials for their animal protection contributions in the past year. New Mexico’s animals need your support. Be a political animal on behalf More info at: apvnm.org/events/political_affair/index.php ........
La Cueva Volunteer Fire Department Daring Dog Rescue Commended by APNM Petey is a German Shepherd cross who was out for a hike with his guardian in the Jemez Falls area on November 10, 2007, when, in a flash, Petey ripped his leash out of his human’s hands as he dashed after a squirrel. The squirrel ducked into a rocky ledge overlooking a 50’ drop. Petey was moving far too quickly to stop himself, and he went over the cliff. His guardian and onlookers saw Petey lying at the base of the cliff, not moving. A few people climbed down the cliff face to be with the dog, and cover him as he struggled to breathe. Someone else climbed high enough on the hill to call 911 for help. Enter the La Cueva Volunteer Fire Department and the U.S. Forest Service, who collaborated on a two-hour-plus rescue effort to gently secure Petey to a litter and lift him from the cliff base. He was stabilized and treated for extensive injuries at an Albuquerque emergency clinic, and survived. Animal Protection of New Mexico is proud to recognize the unflinching bravery in the efforts of Petey’s rescuers. The La Cueva Volunteer Fire Department was presented with dog crates and animal rescue equipment by APNM Executive Director Lisa Jennings on May 7. A fully-recovered Petey was happy to also be in attendance. Petey’s Photo Gallery: picasaweb.google.com/lyrix28/PeteyPics
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