Animal Wellness Action Press Releases

Published on May 12, 2022 - 19:19 GMT

Statement on Kentucky Derby Winner Rich Strike's Announcement Skipping Preakness Stakes

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, USA, May 12, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following the announcement that 2022 Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike will not be running in the 147th Preakness Stakes in Baltimore, Animal Wellness Action executive director Marty Irby …

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Published on May 12, 2022 - 06:03 GMT

House Health Subcommittee Unanimously Passes Food and Drug Act of 2022, Including FDA Modernization Act rider

The rider will lift animal-testing mandate under federal law and drive use of alternatives WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, May 12, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, the Center for a Humane Economy, Animal Wellness Action, the …

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Published on May 11, 2022 - 12:47 GMT

Reset of FDA’s Drug Development Paradigm Moving Forward

Progress reflects desperate need to reduce animal testing and usher in 21st-century science WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, May 11, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- By Wayne Pacelle and Tamara Drake In a game-changing legislative act, Democrat and …

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Published on May 6, 2022 - 22:51 GMT

The Animal Wellness Podcast: Hall of Fame Jockey Chris McCarron Talks Kentucky Derby and Horse Protection

Host Joseph Grove, and AWA Executive Director Marty Irby are Joined by one of the Winningest Jockeys of All Time who has the Guts to Stand Up for Horses LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, USA, May 6, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 2016, Animal Wellness Action …

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Published on May 6, 2022 - 20:07 GMT

Statement on the Running of the 148th Kentucky Derby

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, USA, May 6, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leading up to the running of the 148th Kentucky Derby tomorrow at Churchill Downs, Animal Wellness Action executive director Marty Irby issued the following statement: “We applaud Churchill …

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Published on May 5, 2022 - 18:03 GMT

Rep. Brett Guthrie Teams Up with Sen. Rand Paul to Include FDA Modernization Act in Broader FDA Funding Package

The rider will lift animal-testing mandate under federal law and drive use of alternatives BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY, USA, May 5, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Center for a Humane Economy, Animal Wellness Action, the Michelson Center for Public …

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Published on May 5, 2022 - 18:02 GMT

U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee Includes FDA Modernization Act in Larger FDA Reform and Funding Package

The rider will lift animal-testing mandate under federal law and drive use of alternatives WASHINGTON, DC, USA, May 5, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Center for a Humane Economy, Animal Wellness Action, the Michelson Center for Public Policy, …

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Published on May 3, 2022 - 17:08 GMT

Statement on HISA Announcement to Contract with Drug Free Sport International, not U.S. Anti-Doping Agency

Decision flies in face of key forces behind anti-doping legislation to protect horses. WASHINGTON, DC., USA, May 3, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Animal Wellness Action and its affiliates reacted with skepticism after learning …

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Published on May 2, 2022 - 18:30 GMT

Nation’s largest underground cockfighting ring threatens to worsen OK’s avian influenza outbreak

Outbreak could disrupt poultry industry, sicken countless other birds OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, USA, May 2, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rampant illegal cockfighting in Oklahoma threatens to make an outbreak of Avian Influenza (AI) even more menacing, according …

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Published on April 29, 2022 - 16:10 GMT

Okla. Pro-Cockfighting Bill Appears Dead as a Doornail

Second attempt by Representative Justin Humphrey dies in House without a vote OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, USA, April 29, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A second maneuver by Oklahoma State Representative Justin Humphrey to gut the penalties in Oklahoma’s …

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Published on April 29, 2022 - 05:59 GMT

U.S. Reps. McClain, Fitzpatrick, and Salazar Applauded for Introduction of Veterans for Mustangs Act

Legislation would enable our American heroes with post-traumatic stress better protect wild horses on federal lands WASHINGTON, DC, USA, April 29, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, U.S. Reps. Lisa McClain, R-MI, Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Maria …

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Published on April 26, 2022 - 17:18 GMT

Mass equine deaths in Colorado camp spark outrage!

Animal groups demand immediate halt to wild horse, burro roundups by federal government CANON CITY, COLORADO, USA, April 26, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Animal Wellness Action, the Center for a Humane Economy, and the Animal Wellness Foundation …

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Published on April 21, 2022 - 17:17 GMT

Animal Wellness Action Endorses Kurt Schrader in Oregon Primary Election Concluding May 18th

Schrader, the only veterinarian in Congress, speaks with credibility on animal welfare BEND, OREGON, USA, April 21, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Animal Wellness Action, one of the nation’s leading public policy organizations devoted to animal welfare, …

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Published on April 18, 2022 - 21:23 GMT

Scandal-Ridden Trainer Bob Baffert Dealt 5th Devastating Blow with Outright Dismissal of Case by Ky. Court of Appeals

FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY, USA, April 18, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As news of the Kentucky Appellate Court's decision to outright dismiss scandal-ridden trainer Bob Baffert's appeal in the case of Medina Spirit's 2021 Kentucky Derby blood test is …

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Published on April 15, 2022 - 16:05 GMT

Courier-Journal Report on Champion Thoroughbred’s Death Sparks Outrage

Animal Groups Call on Kentucky State Vet and Board of Veterinary Examiners to Investigate Incident After News of Expired Medication Administered to Laoban LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, USA, April 15, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Animal Wellness Action, the …

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Published on April 14, 2022 - 20:20 GMT

Florida Sheriff’s Dept. Engages ‘Animal Control’ Contractor to Shoot and Kill Defenseless and Innocent Escaped Donkey

MILTON, FLORIDA, USA, April 14, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A public outcry over the intentional shooting of a defenseless donkey has sparked national outrage from animal advocates. The shooter identified by a witness as Phillip Hayes, was contracted by …

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Published on April 11, 2022 - 16:08 GMT

Maryland Racing Commission Officially Suspends Bob Baffert, Making Trainer Ineligible for Preakness Stakes

Penalties Come in Response to Animal Groups’ Letter Friday Calling for Action Against Notorious Trainer TOWSON, MARYLAND, USA, April 11, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Maryland Racing Commission responded to calls from the Center for a Humane …

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Published on April 8, 2022 - 14:29 GMT

Maryland Racing Commission Pressed by Animal Groups to Formally Suspend Bob Baffert

Advocates Want Maryland and Preakness Stakes to Follow Lead of Kentucky, California, and New York BETHESDA, MARYLAND, USA, April 8, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Maryland-based Center for a Humane Economy, Animal Wellness Action, and the Animal …

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Published on April 4, 2022 - 20:10 GMT

New York State Gaming Commission Suspends Bob Baffert, Reciprocates Kentucky Penalties Against Embattled Trainer

Suspension Comes in the Wake of Kentucky Court of Appeals Decision to Uphold Kentucky Horse Racing Commission's 90 Day Time Out for Baffert SCHENECTADY , NEW YORK, USA , April 4, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, in the wake of a Kentucky Court of …

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Published on April 4, 2022 - 19:12 GMT

Scott Beckstead: Report shows fewer horses shipped to slaughter in 2021, but the fight must go on

SUTHERLIN, OREGON, USA, April 4, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- By Scott Beckstead When it comes to eating animals, certain species are off limits. American don’t eat dogs or cats; they are our companions. We don’t eat horses either; they’ve carried us …

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