"The safety and well-being of our beloved Clydesdales is our top
priority. The practice of equine tail docking was discontinued
earlier this year," Anheuser-Busch, part of the Anheuser-Busch
InBev global brewing giant, said in a statement.
Docking, which is banned in some states and countries,
traditionally involves cutting off the end of the tailbone of a
horse to prevent the tail from interfering with harness and
carriage equipment, according to the American Veterinary Medical
Association.
PETA, which declared victory in its campaign, said the
amputation was painful and that video of the Budweiser
Clydesdales showed the animals trying in vain to use the
remnants of their tails to shoo away biting, disease-spreading
insects.
The Clydesdale, a tall breed of horse originating from the River
Clyde valley in Scotland, has long been used by Budweiser in its
advertising, sometimes making appearances during Super Bowl
commercials. PETA launched its campaign against docking just
before the big game last February.
(Reporting by Daniel Trotta; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
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