What are the names of the synthetics, quick! I am an animal advocate and did not know this. Sharon -----Original Message----- From: J Finch <[log in to unmask]> To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN <[log in to unmask]> Date: Sunday, November 29, 1998 4:28 PM Subject: Re: Premarin >As a horse rescue advocate, let me say a few words >about Premarin. Without getting too graphic, this drug >is responsible for the death of some 75,000 colts every >year. The industry which makes this drug is responsible >for some of the worst abuse ever done to a horse. > >Premarin is the name for PRegnant MAre urINe. That is >all it is. Smash one and smell it. Horse piss. No extra >secret medication. > >Pregnant mares stand in very small quarters throughout >their pregnancy with hoses attached to collect their >urine. They are given very little water, thus producing >a stronger product. (BTW, a horse stays pregnant for 11 >months.) The foals are sold for slaughter so some folks >in other countries can have horse steaks. > >Don't believe me? Go to: >http://www.allrealgood.com/equineadvocates/premarin.html > >There are a number of synthetic drugs that are just as >good if not better than Premarin, and they don't kill >horses. Please, if your doctor has you on this drug, >tell him to change it - NOW! > >Jerry > > >Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 13:12:23 -0800 >From: Diane Leeds <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Is Premarin helpful? >-- ------------------------ >Do all your Holiday Shopping from >home! Barnes & Noble Gift Center >http://newcountry.nu/holiday.htm >Save the horses! Habitat for Horses >http://www.habitatforhorses.org/ >