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Time to enact promised ban on the export of horses for slaughter

More than 40,000 Canadian horses have been exported for slaughter year-round in all weather since 2013. Because horses have strong fight or flight instincts, these conditions are extremely stressful, putting them at risk of illness, injury, and even death during transport.

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Time to enact promised ban on the export of horses for slaughter

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Time to enact promised ban on the export of horses for slaughter

More than 40,000 Canadian horses have been exported for slaughter year-round in all weather since 2013. Because horses have strong fight or flight instincts, these conditions are extremely stressful, putting them at risk of illness, injury, and even death during transport.

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