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District 4 Florida Whites Stand Out at Kansas Show
Proposed Animal Welfare Legislation in Bexar County Threatens Texas Rabbit Breeders...
A Texas "watchdog group" for proposed animal laws has released an alert regarding proposed legislation geared toward animal welfare issues in Bexar County, Texas:
San Antonio Animal Ordinance Draft
If allowed to pass, this will spread across Texas. For those of you
involved with Texas 4-H and FFA youth projects, there will be a marked
decrease in entries across the state. The minimum age to sell would be 8 weeks.
And....look at the number for ownership before licensing and inspection would
be needed. Please keep in mind that many animal control officers are being
trained to go along with the mandates and goals of the Humane Society of
the U.S. (not a government agency as all of you know). Many of these people
have no knowledge of proper feeding of rabbits. They believe rabbits should
be "free choice fed" as well as being provided with hay and exercise areas.
If I can provide further information, please contact me. I will be happy to
help with whatever organized effort can be provided. I'm sure I speak for
many 4-H parents, Agri-Life Agents and students enrolled in Ag Science classes.
Texas Rabbit Connection
Fairfield, Texas
District 4 Wins at the 86th ARBA Convention...
Please e-mail the Webmaster if you are an 86th ARBA Convention winner or know someone who should be mentioned here. Please send your photos! Photos should be digital, minimum 200 psi preferred. E-mail info and photos to: Charlcie Fowler.
