Premarin Horses Rescued In Westmoreland - Pittsburgh News Story - WTAE Pittsburgh

Premarin Horses Rescued In Westmoreland - Pittsburgh News Story - WTAE 4 Pittsburgh: "MOUNT PLEASANT, Pa. -- Local people rescued and adopted dozens of horses that were on their way to slaughter as casualties of the pharmaceutical industry. Channel 4 Action News reporter Jennifer Miele said the horses are called premarin, which is short for pregnant mares' urine. The urine can be used as estrogen replacement therapy for menopausal women. Foals born of the pregnancy were often put to death until the United Pegasus Foundation stepped in. The group rescued 30 horses from Canada and brought them to the Westmoreland Fairgrounds, where people will be able to adopt them."