Ever heard of Premarin? It is a hormone replacement therapy medication, that has been the subject of great controversy. The US Humane Society has its take here. The ASPCA has this file on its website with its take on Premarin. The ASPCA supports organizations that help provide homes for the mares used in the manufacture of Premarin, but the upcoming winter makes their mission more urgent. This is from an email bulletin from the ASPCA:

Winter is fast approaching in Canada! The leaves are changing;there is a chill in the air; and it recently snowed in Alberta. Sadly, this signals the end of this year's rescue opportunity for Premarin mares and foals. The ranchers will be forced to bring the horses out of pasture.

Since it is extremely costly for the ranchers to feed them hay and grains, nearly 200 hundred horses will end up at auction, many of whom will be slaughtered. Please adopt and save a Premarin horse from slaughter.

For more information on how to get involved, visit PMU Rescue or The Animali Farm.

1 Comments

Donna said:

I quit taking Premarin when I learned where it comes from and how it is obtained. What a horrendous life for these horses!!!!!

October 26, 2005 11:43 AM

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