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animal-rights2 years ago

Anheuser-Busch Ends Clydesdale Horse Tail Cutting Practice Following Backlash

Anheuser-Busch InBev has announced that it will no longer cut the tails of its iconic Clydesdale horses used in Budweiser commercials and events, following backlash from animal rights groups. The practice, known as "docking," has been criticized for being a crude mutilation and is illegal in several states and countries. Anheuser-Busch stated that the safety and well-being of the Clydesdales is their top priority. PETA, which conducted an investigation into the practice, celebrated the decision and announced a new partnership between Anheuser-Busch and American Humane, the world's largest certifier of animal welfare practices.

business2 years ago

Budweiser Parent Responds to Activist Pressure, Ends Clydesdale Horse Tail Docking

Anheuser-Busch InBev, the parent company of Budweiser, has announced that it will no longer cut the tails off Clydesdale horses used in its promotional events, following pressure from animal rights activists. The practice of tail docking, which involves removing a portion of the horse's tail, has been criticized by activists for being unnecessary and causing pain to the animals. Anheuser-Busch's decision reflects a growing trend among companies to prioritize animal welfare concerns in response to public pressure.

entertainment2 years ago

Anheuser-Busch faces backlash over Bud Light ad and alleged racist hiring practices.

Whoopi Goldberg criticized Bud Light's patriotic-themed commercial featuring Clydesdale horses, saying that the company needed to "get the horses out" following backlash over its decision to partner with transgender social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney. Goldberg took umbrage over the ad because it suggested that "horses are so much more American than trans people." The ad was released amid the backlash over Bud Light's marketing partnership with Mulvaney. Anheuser-Busch's top executive offered an apology that critics said was flat as the beer giant reels from the backlash over its sponsorship deal with Mulvaney.

business2 years ago

Corporate America's Wake-Up Call: Bud Light Fiasco and Pro-America Ad

Budweiser releases a new patriotic advertisement featuring one of its famous Clydesdale horses as its parent company, Anheuser-Busch, faces backlash over its partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. The ad showcases American landmarks and delivers a patriotic message. Anheuser-Busch has suffered a financial hit as calls to boycott its brands have spread across the country. The Budweiser Clydesdale horses have also been affected, with a distributor in Missouri canceling all scheduled events to showcase the horses amid safety concerns for its employees. Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth recently issued a statement saying the company never intended to divide people.

business2 years ago

Budweiser Clydesdale Events Canceled Amid Bud Light Boycott.

A distributor of Budweiser in Missouri has canceled all planned appearances of the iconic Clydesdale horses, citing threats to its employees, as the boycott of Bud Light on account of its partnership with trans activist Dylan Mulvaney continues to grow. The beer’s parent company, Anheuser-Busch, is having to react to criticism as well as increasing problems, including a stock price that’s dipped. Some beer drinkers have decided Bud Light’s woke messaging is not for them, and some bars throughout the country may begin setting Bud Light products to the side.