Animal Rights http://nwpr.org en Oregon Lawmakers Advance Ban On 'Equine Tripping' http://nwpr.org/post/oregon-lawmakers-advance-ban-equine-tripping <a href="http://cpa.ds.npr.org/northwestnews/audio/2013/04/041613CL_equines_web.mp3" class="asset-audio"></a><p>SALEM, Ore. – Oregon lawmakers are advancing a measure that would ban the practice of "equine tripping" at rodeos. The bill approved Tuesday by the Oregon Senate also includes a provision aimed at preserving the right to hold rodeos in the first place.<p>Equine tripping is the practice of roping a horse's legs in order to make it fall. Critics say such falls can leave the animals severely injured. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:26:38 +0000 Chris Lehman 26018 at http://nwpr.org Oregon Lawmakers Advance Ban On 'Equine Tripping' Companies Under Fire For Ties To Idaho Dairy Where Cow Abuse Took Place http://nwpr.org/post/companies-under-fire-ties-idaho-dairy-where-cow-abuse-took-place <p>A California animal rights group is publicly asking Burger King to sever its ties with an Idaho dairy. The demand from Mercy for Animals comes after the group shot undercover video at a dairy barn over the summer. Scott Graf reports from Boise State Public Radio. Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:52:48 +0000 Scott Graf 16643 at http://nwpr.org