Urge Federal Parties to Ban Live Horse Exports

Ban Live Horse Exports for Slaughter

Every year, thousands of Canadian horses are tightly packed into wooden crates so they can be flown to Japan, slaughtered, and eaten as a raw delicacy.

Though the government committed to banning this practice back in 2021, the flights still continue and the industry is booming. In 2024, the number of horses exported surged from 2,500 to 3,265—a 30 percent increase in just one year. Horses are denied food, water, rest, as well as adequate space on long, gruelling flights. This causes the animals significant distress and puts them at risk of being injured, collapsing, and even dying as a result of transit. 

Join us in urging the Canadian government to ban live horse exports for slaughter once and for all!

Photo: Canadian Horse Defence Coalition

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Every year, thousands of Canadian horses are tightly packed into wooden crates so they can be flown to Japan, slaughtered, and eaten as a raw delicacy.

Though the government committed to banning this practice back in 2021, the flights still continue and the industry is booming. In 2024, the number of horses exported surged from 2,500 to 3,265—a 30 percent increase in just one year. Horses are denied food, water, rest, as well as adequate space on long, gruelling flights. This causes the animals significant distress and puts them at risk of being injured, collapsing, and even dying as a result of transit. 

Join us in urging the Canadian government to ban live horse exports for slaughter once and for all!

Photo: Canadian Horse Defence Coalition