Sep. 25, 2008

Horse Slaughter Bill Adds to Burdens on Cattlemen: Woodall

( Colin (CAWL-un) Woodall is executive director of legislative affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association in Washington, D.C.)

A bill now before the House Judiciary Committee in Washington, D.C. would make it illegal for someone to knowingly sell a horse destined for human consumption. Colin Woodall is the executive director of legislative affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. He says this bill is another attempt by the Humane Society of the United States and other animal rights groups to control the future of this country’s horse population.

Cut  #1:       :13        Out cue: “… provide the solution.”

According to Woodall, actions by these animal rights groups have already had a negative effect on the well-being of horses.

Cut  #2:       :22        Out cue: “… are starving to death.”

It provides a good example of the rule of unintended consequences.

Cut  #3:       :17        Out cue: “…that the beef industry does.”

Woodall says action on this bill is not expected until after Congress comes back into session after the elections, so there’s still time for cattlemen to act.

Cut  #4:       :14        Out cue: “…we care for our animals.”

The bill includes language that would subject someone breaking the law to up to three years in prison. For more information on the Horse Slaughter Bill in the House of Representatives and its effect on cattlemen, go to the NCBA web site at www.beefusa.org.