Articles tagged with: usda Nosey, and all animals, suffer in circuses 5 August 2015 · 22 comments US Representatives take USDA to task over “long-term abuse” of Nosey the elephant USDA inspection report reveals animal tragedy at Carson & Barnes circus 27 May 2015 · 60 comments Compromised welfare revealed at Carson & Barnes Circus facility in Hugo, Oklahoma ADI acts after sick circus elephant falls 6 October 2011 · 0 comments ADI files USDA complaint after Sarah, a sick 54-year old Ringling elephant, falls down & collapses while attempting to climb up the ramp onto the train car. Circus elephant Benny stuck in Mexico 7 January 2010 · 0 comments ADI’s Rescue Team is fighting to prevent Benny being returned to the circus, and to bring him to the PAWS sanctuary in the US. Please help bring Benny to safety. Stop Circus Suffering USA: 5 The Animal Welfare Act 14 July 2008 · 4 comments Part 5 of ADI’s “Stop Circus Suffering USA” report, discussing the Animal Welfare Act ADI submits evidence to USDA in case against elephants in captivity 11 December 2006 · 0 comments ADI presents the USDA a substantial dossier of scientific research highlighting that many captive elephants in the US are being held in conditions which seriously compromise their welfare.