Based on scientific evidence, VA presumes that B cell leukemias, Parkinson's disease, and ischemic heart disease were caused by military service for Veterans who were exposed to certain herbicides while they were serving in the military.
In 38 states, dog racing is illegal. In five states (Colorado, Connecticut, Kansas, Oregon and Wisconsin), there are no longer any open dog tracks or live racing, but no legislation has been passed to ban the sport. That leaves seven states in which commercial dog racing remains legal and active.
With the closing of the DeKalb plant and the two Texasfacilities, no horse slaughter plants have operated in the United States since 2007. Itâs important to note however, that horse slaughteris legal in Canada and Mexico and the transport of U.S. horses for slaughter in other countries is still legal.As a result, thousands ofU.S. horses are being transported annually to Mexico and Canada for slaughter.Page 1.tâs important to note however, that horse slaughteris legal in Canada and Mexico and the transport of U.S. horses for slaughter in other countries is still legal. As a result, thousands ofU.S. horses are being transported annually to Mexico and Canada for slaughter. Page 1.