Valley Meat Co. has become ground zero for an emotional, national debate over a return to domestic horse slaughter. Full Story

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) -- A slaughterhouse at the center of a food safety and cruelty investigation resumed operations Monday after federal officials approved its plan to improve treatment of animals. However, the investigation was ongoing to... Full Story

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez is asking federal officials not to allow a southeastern New Mexico company to open the nation's first slaughterhouse for horses since 2007. Martinez said Friday she plans to send a letter... Full Story