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Though exports have been dropping in recent years, tens of thousands of American equines continue to be shipped to slaughter across our borders annually.
In 2025, 25,000 horses were trucked over our borders to slaughter facilities in Mexico and Canada.
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A key principle of the ASPCA’s work to improve the lives of farm animals is a commitment to help farmers obtain technical and financial resources to improve their animals’ welfare. Agricultural subsidies and grant programs are largely set up to support conventional farming practices, leaving the more humane and responsible farmers at a severe disadvantage in the marketplace.
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Farms and businesses that are listening to today’s consumers know that good farm animal welfare goes beyond personal ethics—it’s essential for building a sustainable and trustworthy brand. Small farmers, large producers, independent businesses and large corporations should all play a part in building a more humane, accountable food system, and stand to benefit from customer loyalty, talent draw and retention, reduced risk and gained market opportunity.
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As public interest in farm animal welfare continues to grow, research and surveys reveal that Americans want farm animals to be protected from suffering, and they want evidence-based policies to improve animal welfare on farms along with economic viability for more humane farming. Below is a collection of research and national polls commissioned by the ASPCA or co-authored by ASPCA researchers exploring farm animal welfare topics, food labeling and farming practices. To learn more or for media inquiries, contact [email protected].
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