Key takeaways:
- Anheuser-Busch has ended its practice of cutting the tails of its famous Clydesdale horses.
- The practice, known as “docking,” involves cutting through a horse’s tailbone for cosmetic reasons.
- The decision to end the practice has been met with praise from animal rights advocates.
Anheuser-Busch, the brewing company behind the iconic Budweiser brand, has announced that it has ended its practice of cutting the tails of its famous Clydesdale horses. The move comes after mounting pressure from animal rights advocates, including People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
The practice, known as “docking,” involves cutting through a horse’s tailbone for cosmetic reasons. An Anheuser-Busch spokesperson confirmed Thursday that the company discontinued the practice of equine tail docking earlier this year.
“The safety and well-being of our beloved Clydesdales is our top priority,” the company said in a statement. “The practice of equine tail docking was discontinued earlier this year.”
The Clydesdale horses have been a part of Budweiser’s imagery since 1933, when they were first used to celebrate the repeal of the Prohibition. They have since become a beloved symbol of the brand, appearing in commercials and at events.
The decision to end the practice of docking the tails of the Clydesdale horses has been met with praise from animal rights advocates. PETA said in a statement that “Anheuser-Busch has done the right thing by ending this cruel practice.”
Anheuser-Busch has long been committed to the safety and well-being of its horses, and the decision to end the practice of docking their tails is a testament to that commitment.
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