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Humane World narrows USDA lawsuit following industry’s Texas court victory

WASHINGTON — Humane World for Animals has narrowed its lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture following a Texas federal court ruling that struck down three disputed horse protection regulations. The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Association, meanwhile, is seeking to intervene to protect its interests in the remaining dispute over USDA’s delayed implementation of a new inspection system.

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