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PETA Discovers Unsettling Behaviors\n

The animal rights group PETA started looking into how the Budweiser Clydesdales are treated earlier this year. They went to Grant\u2019s Farm, where the horses are trained, and the Warm Springs Ranch breeding facility in Missouri. Surprisingly, Budweiser was chopping off the horses\u2019 tails for show, PETA learned. Ten US states have outlawed this treatment, also known as \u201ctail docking,\u201d which is strongly opposed by the equestrian community.\n

The American Association of Equine Practitioners \u201ccondemns the alteration of the horse\u2019s tail for cosmetic or competitive purposes,\u201d as stated by PETA. The American Veterinary Medical Association\u2019s Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics are incompatible with the tail docking procedure. Since horses utilize their tails to ward off infections and insect stings, tail docking is not just an aesthetic problem but also a welfare one.\n

\u201cThe tail supports and facilitates insect defense, comfort, welfare, reproduction, and disease prevention,\u201d says equine veterinarian Sid Gustafson. It is cruel and abusive to take a horse\u2019s tail off. A horse\u2019s balance is impacted by tail amputation, particularly when sprinting and turning, which may have long-term effects.\n

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Big Adjustment Made by Budweiser\n

In response to overwhelming pressure from thousands of fans and PETA, Budweiser has made a much-needed modification. They\u2019ve made a commitment to stop tail docking their Clydesdales. \u201cThe safety and well-being of our beloved Clydesdales is our top priority,\u201d a spokesperson for Anheuser-Busch said. This year, the practice of tail docking horses was stopped.\n

\u201cThis victory comes after dozens of PETA protests, nationwide ad campaigns, and pleas from concerned consumers,\u201d said Kathy Guillermo, Senior Vice President of PETA, in a statement celebrating the announcement. It lets other businesses know that abusing animals doesn\u2019t make money. For Budweiser, which has a long history of cute mascots, including the renowned \u201cwassup!\u201d guys and Budweiser frogs, it\u2019s a positive move. But since their debut in the 1930s, the Clydesdales have always had a particular place in the hearts of Americans.\n

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The Clydesdales\u2019 Lasting Legacy\n

Over the years, the Budweiser Clydesdales have continued to be the brand\u2019s iconic mascots, appearing all over the nation. A mascot dalmatian has been with them since the 1950s. Their most treasured memories are frequently from the Super Bowl, where ads like \u201cPuppy Love\u201d and the 2002 \u201cRespect\u201d ad honoring the 9\/11 victims have made a deep impression.\n

The news that the Clydesdales\u2019 tails would no longer be needlessly amputated brings us relief. Fans of Budweiser all throughout the country have a particular place in their hearts for these horses. Let\u2019s celebrate this wonderful development and spread the word about these amazing species\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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