On U.S. soil or Canadian, the issue of drug residues in U.S. horses is hugely concerning to the EU, as evidenced in their most recent inspection report. The report, released on October 26, 2011, uses phrases like, "no official guarantee", "could not be considered reliable", "inadequate", "no supporting evidence", "standards are not industry practice", and focuses on concerns about traceability and certification.

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AA has gained information through a Freedom of information Act Request (FOIA) that powerfully underscores the cruelty of horse slaughter on U.S. soil. Under the most ideal conditions possible - including watering stops during single-deck transport, less packed conditions and multiple cameras with a team of monitors - a horse died in the bottom of a trailer during transport. The study adds to ever increasing evidence that demonstrates horse slaughter cannot be 'improved' into something that is humane.

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The International Equine Conference was a huge success and very well attended. Speakers had impressive expertise and data in medicine, veterinary medicine, law, public policy, humane advocacy, history, politics, zoology, ecology and more!

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In May AA investigated the Morton, TX Feedlot and 2 export pens (Del Rio, TX and Eagle Pass, TX) after EU reports alerted us about large numbers of horses being returned at the Mexican border. EU inspectors reported that on the day they were present at the export pen, 40% or 12 out of 30 horses were rejected (advanced pregnancy, health issues and injuries). OISA data revealed that over a 10 month period when EU inspectors were not present, roughly 9% or 5,336 horses of 62,560 horses were rejected.

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When AA investigators arrived at the Hoover Horse Auction in New Holland, PA on May 7th and saw the thin thoroughbreds with the fancy gold nameplates riveted to their halters, they knew the basic story right away. Soon the details and names associated with these horses would make their poor health and rough condition all the more dishonorable and despicable. The fact that these horses were about to be sold for slaughter on the very day of the Kentucky Derby, was enough to turn anyone's stomach.

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In a meeting Monday April 4^th, Sugarcreek auction owner Leroy Baker agreed to make several major changes in his handling that will drastically improve the humane treatment for animals. Local law enforcement has agreed to fully uphold enforcement of humane regulations

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The fierce cruelty of the Sugarcreek Auction in Ohio has continued unabated for several years. These overwhelming acts of cruelty by Baker and his employees are well-documented by Animals' Angels. We have worked constantly, relentlessly with authorities.

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Participants in puppy mill auctions such as last month's Farmerstown Dog Auction in Ohio are large-scale breeders raising large numbers of dogs and puppies. A single puppy mill operation will house and breed literally hundreds of dogs, which a usually kept in wire cages.

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The owner of a Greencastle, PA livestock auction house was found not guilty of animal cruelty at a summary trial this Monday.  Jeffery S. Craig, owner and manager of the Greencastle Livestock Market had been charged with animal cruelty following an incident on November 9, 2010 at his auction yard in which Animals' Angels investigators documented the suffering of a non-ambulatory or "downer" dairy cow.

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