OK here is an interesting take from a news article from JAVMA (the AVMA journal) in support of the transportation bill. OK it is not direct support just kind of a weak implication that they are supporting the Department of Agriculture’s “looking into” its commercial horse transportation regulations. The press release–> Changes proposed to horse transportation rules Here is a quote from the press release -

While the AVMA doesn’t have a policy regarding the use of double-deck trailers, the Association was supportive of the phaseout of the trailers for transporting horses to slaughter when APHIS established the transportation regulations in 2001.

So they are in support of removing the in humane double-deckers, but what is their thought on the inhumane way the captive bolt is used in the slaughter facilities? (specifically no head restraint) It makes no sense. Someone help me out with this…LOL

In any case look at the bottom of the press release to see where you can send your comments to the USDA about this topic until January 7th.