Western Justice is committed to advancing practical, science-based animal welfare policy that respects both property rights and due process. We urge the USDA and members of Congress to review this briefing in consideration of modernizing federal equine policy by returning welfare authority to the states and supporting voluntary, industry-led welfare programs.

In 2023, sweeping changes to federal guidelines governing veterinary medications including the use of Winstrol (stanozolol), created unintended consequences that veterinarians who practice in critical care are still fighting to navigate. Now, Dr. Josh Harvey and his team at Outlaw Equine Veterinary Hospital are under fire for doing what they've always done: putting patient care first.

In recent months, via social media, several equine veterinarians have been subjected to an incredible volume of social pressure, scrutiny, and downright bullying. At Western Justice, we are committed to giving Outlaw Equine the space and support to share their full story, accurately, transparently, and free from agenda-driven narratives.

Western Justice stands with the 120+ wildlife, conservation, and land management organizations, representing millions of Americans, who are urging our federal leaders to uphold the law and restore ecological balance on our public lands. The health of these lands, and the survival of our native wildlife, depend on it.