Animals Rights

U.S. court backs state ban on horse-slaughtering for human food
[Sep. 23, 2007] A federal appellate court panel on Friday upheld the constitutionality of an Illinois law that prohibits the slaughter of horses for human consumption.

Buck stops at steps of SA Parliament
[Sep. 6, 2007] Rodeo enthusiasts are taking a last-ditch fight to South Australia's Parliament House to avoid new regulations passing through the Upper House next week.

Contractor has agreed not to poke or prod animals
[Jul. 18, 2007] A contractor has agreed not to poke or prod animals working at an upcoming rodeo.
Johnson and Jordan Rodeos of Missouri will provide livestock for the National High School Finals Rodeo in Springfield this weekend.

Livestock contractor for rodeo sued
[Jul. 17, 2007] Animal-rights group leader wants to bar provider

CPRA PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
[Jul. 6, 2007] There is a good message from teh CPRA president on their front page. Worth reading and so true for everyone in rodeo.

Authorities say no charges filed in Rodeo investigation
[Jul. 4, 2007] After SHARK's charges cause lots of problems for some reallly good people the state says no charges will be filed!

SHARK Goes After NHSRA
[Jun. 5, 2007] I believe this issue is of top priority to everyone in the rodeo, equine or Western lifestyle industries.

Illinois Horse Slaughter Bill Introduced
[Feb. 28, 2007] Rodeo Attitude note: This is an issue that is not good for rodeo or agriculture.

PETA to protest Lost Dutchman Days rodeo in A.J.
[Feb. 24, 2007] City Councilman Joseph Severs said a rodeo is to be expected in what is arguably the East Valley’s most Western town. PETA members are welcome to voice their opinions in Apache Junction, but the message will likely fall on deaf ears, he said.

“Out of all places possible to have a protest, this has the least effect for them,” he said.

Court backs ban on horse slaughter
[Jan. 20, 2007] HOUSTON -- A federal appeals court has ruled that horse slaughter is illegal in Texas, home to two of the nation’s three processing plants.

Anti-rodeo campaigners post videos online
[Jan. 16, 2007] Videos of alleged animal cruelty at rodeos around South Australia have been posted on a popular, free video sharing website by anti-rodeo campaigners.

The videos show animals struggling wildly in stalls, as well as animal injuries.

Last Chance To Pass AETA This YearAction Needed Now!
[Oct. 9, 2006] Important message from National Animal Interest Alliance Trust regardubg animal rights terrost. By National Animal Interest Alliance Trust

Rodeo rides into town
[Oct. 6, 2006] PBR growing in Canda. By Lindsey Keilty The Daily News

'Cruelty' claims force rodeo to scrap events
[Oct. 4, 2006] MARRABEL Rodeo organisers are planning to scrap all but one event because of the growing controversy over perceptions of animal cruelty. By SOPHIE ELSWORTH