Government Documents

Congressional Research Service. Horse Slaughter Prevention Bills and Issues (RS21842; January 2, 2008), by Geoffrey S. Becker. Text in: LexisNexis Congressional Research Digital Collection; Accessed: February 12, 2008.

This government document gives an overview and a summary of horse slaughter, along with details of what is banned and allowed. The overview is good because it show how this whole movement started in the United States government and later evolved. Since this is a current topic, these meetings and explanations give accurate, up-to-date information. It also gives information on what is still being discussed and argued. I used the Ohio University library to find this source.

Congressional Research Service. Humane Treatment of Farm Animals: Overview and Issues (RS21978; January 2, 2008), by Geoffrey S. Becker. Text in LexisNexis Congressional Research Digital Collection; Accessed: March 8, 2008.

This government document gives an overview of acceptable and necessary practices for animals and their healthcare. Over the years, different animal activist groups have fought for the change of some practices that have been thought to be inhumane. This document discusses the specific issues and some of the bills that have been passed to respond to these issues. This gives very unbiased information about how the government is handling the demands of the agriculture life for animals, in a modern world. Both sides are discussed in these issues, including the farmers and the animal activists. It also describes how the bills are enforced. I used the Ohio University library to find this source.