Bill would criminalize horses becoming food for people
Colorado lawmakers will discuss a bill aimed at protecting horses, burrows and mules from being slaughtered for human consumption.
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Colorado lawmakers will discuss a bill aimed at protecting horses, burrows and mules from being slaughtered for human consumption.
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