Another Tennessee Walking Horse trainer has been charged with felony animal cruelty on suspicions of soring. The outlawed practice involves applying irritating chemicals on the ankles of a horse. The pain produces a higher kick and higher scores in competition.
Haslam Swamped By Response To Animal Cruelty Bill
Never has Gov. Bill Haslam received so much communication on a single issue. As of Wednesday afternoon, his office counted 4,502 emails and 1,796 phone calls – almost all of them against the so-called “ag gag” bill.
Proper handling or animal abuse? Bill may protect farmers from false claims
The Tennessee Senate has approved requiring video of livestock abuse to be turned over to police within 48 hours.
Model Animal Cruelty Bill May Not Be What It Seems
One of the remaining skirmishes for the Tennessee legislature this year pits agriculture interests and animal rights activists in an effort to block undercover investigations of livestock abuse.
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