HOW MANY PREMARIN FARMS EXIST IN CANADA AND THE U.S.?
According to 2000 statistics, there are approximately 450 farms in Canada and 50 farms in the U.S., located in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Indiana with approximately 60,000 mares. WHAT IS OBJECTIONABLE ABOUT THE CARE THAT PREGNANT MARES RECEIVE ON PREMAIN FARMS? Pregnant mares used for Premarin production are confined to narrow tie stalls where they cannot turn or lie down for weeks at a time without release for exercise. PMU farmers state that new regulations require that the mares be turned out for two hours every two weeks! This chronic lack of exercise can cause severe swelling of the legs, breakdown of the hoof structure and sets the stage for colic. WHY ARE PREMARIN PRODUCING MARES TREATED THIS WAY? Stalled horses yearn for release. Taking some mares out of the stable will create a major disturbance among those left behind. The manpower necessary to frequently unhook the mares from the urine collection harness for regular exercise would also decrease the farmer’s profit margin.
