OK HCR1045

Urges Congress to oppose federal legislation that would prohibit the transport, processing, and sale of horses for slaughter purposes.

States that the closure of horse processing facilities has eliminated secondary markets for horses, reducing their market value and creating economic hardship in the equine industry.

Notes that prohibitions on horse processing have resulted in increased numbers of abandoned and starving horses that have overwhelmed private animal welfare agencies.

Estimates approximately 100,000 unwanted or unusable surplus domestic horses annually, arguing this problem compounds each year.

Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the President, Congressional leadership, and Oklahoma's Congressional Delegation.