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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition

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#Horseshit American & Canadian #horses are transported live overseas for human consumption We are committed to banning #horseslaughter #Liveexport CAN. & beyond canadianhorsedefencecoalition.org

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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Horse slaughter data for Jan–June 2026: Horse‑meat exports continued to decline & shipments of live horses to Japan for slaughter also fell compared to the same period last year. The sharp increase in horses exported from the US for slaughter is concerning Details → bit.ly/4zbqPW5
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
OMAFA is proposing amendments to O. Reg. 31/05 that would: - Prohibit equine slaughter at provincial plants - Prohibit any processing or handling of equine meat at provincial plants, including imported product Comment period ends Oct 23/'26 → bit.ly/4iViXTy
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Horse-slaughter pipeline: North Country arrest was historic moment A Pennsylvania truck driver was arrested in New York for allegedly transporting 25 horses from Rotz Livestock to Canada for slaughter — the first arrest under the state’s anti‑slaughter transport ban. www.wwnytv.com/2026/09/03/b...
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Horse-slaughter pipeline: North Country arrest was historic moment
When state police stopped a truck allegedly carrying slaughter-bound horses in St. Lawrence County Wednesday, it was a historic moment for animal rights advocates who’ve been trying to shut down inter...
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
🇨🇦Horses are still being flown overseas for slaughter. We can stop it. This simple guide shows how everyday Canadians can help end live horse exports 🛑🐴✈️ #HorseShit #StopTheSlaughter
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
"Livestock inspection records show mustangs sold by the government soon ended up on trucks bound for slaughter plants in Canada." www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/u...
nytimes.com
Under Trump, Protected Wild Horses Are Going to Slaughter (Gift Article)
A legal loophole allows the government to sell mustangs on the cheap, stripping them of protections and clearing their path to destruction.
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Seeking new board members - no prior experience is necessary! If anyone in your network might be interested, please feel free to forward this message and email resumes to info@defendhorsescanada.org by August 15. 🐎
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Korean Air and Nippon Air ship live horses from Canada to Japan for slaughter. By accepting these shipments, the airlines enable this cruelty. If you’re appalled by these live horse shipments and want the airlines to know, you can copy and paste the message here into an email → bit.ly/3TnWAeX
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Two airlines fly horses to Japan for slaughter: Korean Air and All Nippon Airways. Both offer passenger flights as well as cargo services and are vulnerable to public opinion. 🐴🚫✈️ Details here: canadianhorsedefencecoalition.org/horses-dying...
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Reward for info climbs to $35K after Alberta wild horse fatally shot Anyone with information is urged to contact the Sundre RCMP and reference file number 202-693-5914 calgary.citynews.ca/2026/07/06/a...
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Reward for info climbs to $35K after Alberta wild horse fatally shot
There is a rapidly growing reward for information after an Alberta wild horse was found shot in central Alberta. The Help Alberta Wildies Society (HAWS) says Grey Hawk, a wild horse known to advocates...
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Early this morning, another Korean Air Cargo flight left the Edmonton airport, carrying more draft horses to Japan to be slaughtered. Last year, 2,601 young horses were flown from the Winnipeg and Edmonton airports to Japan for this purpose!
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
USDA Export Halt Disrupts Horse Slaughter Pipeline, Raises Questions About Canada’s Role On June 8, 2026, USDA halted exports of all live animals to Mexico in response to the June 3 detection of a devastating pest called “new world screwworm” in the U.S. paulickreport.com/horse-care-c...
paulickreport.com
USDA Export Halt Disrupts Horse Slaughter Pipeline, Raises Questions About Canada's Role
With Mexico closed to live-animal exports, advocates say social-media bail pens are already adapting their pitch.
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
The number of U.S. horses imported for slaughter, live Canadian horse exports for slaughter, and the volume of horse meat exported is available but not the total number of horses slaughtered. 🐴 ‼️New details here! ➡️➡️ bit.ly/49FdxGZ
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
We wrote to provincial horse organizations across Canada asking them to join the thousands of Canadians advocating for horses in the live export trade A letter & contact info has been provided that you can copy/paste & send to equestrian orgs in your province bit.ly/4tJPfTd
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
The 2025 Q4 🇨🇦 horse slaughter figures have been released covering the Jan to Dec time period Compared to 2024: live exports ⬇️ horse meat exports ⬇️ US horse imports for slaughter ⬆️ Details can be found under the Stats heading on our website bit.ly/4ooXoeH
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
We have had the privilege of saving two beautiful souls from the slaughter pipeline. If you are interested in helping you can click here to donate: canadianhorsedefencecoalition.org/donate/ and be sure to specify in the comments field the reason for your donation and for which horse. 🐴❤️
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
We have received confirmation that the Bouvry Exports slaughter plant in Fort Macleod, Alberta, is permanently closed and no longer accepting horses for slaughter! This news comes after months of speculation, with horse rescuers reporting empty pens and very little activity at the plant.
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝟏,𝟖𝟏𝟏 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫 bit.ly/47FKUsR Government records obtained through Access to Information show 618 horses were exported to Japan for slaughter in Sept & Oct/'25 - all were young draft type horses born in 2023 or 2024
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Investigation reveals more injuries and deaths of horses exported from Canada to Japan for slaughter. Read the disturbing report here: animaljustice.ca/.../Live-Hor....
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
..between September 2024 and September 2025 at least nine horses died as a result of illness or injury during transport. Nearly 300 other horses experienced injuries and illnesses... www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Horses 'still dying' after flights from Canada to Japan — and regulator seems unaware | CBC News
A new investigation by animal rights advocates shows horses being flown for slaughter in Japan continue to suffer injuries, illness and even death, reigniting the call for Canada to ban the shipments.
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
March 9, 2026 Another flight Another Korean Air left the Edmonton airport carrying horses to Japan to be slaughtered Please continue to lobby MPs, the PM & Ag Minister to voice your concerns about these shipments - they need to keep hearing from Canadians 🐴🚫✈️
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
📢📢The National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) is updating the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines — the national guidelines that set minimum care standards for horses, donkeys, & mules across Canada ☑️Submit your comments by March 12 www.nfacc.ca/codes-of-pra...
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Canada should not be shipping live horses overseas for slaughter. As @markjcarney visits Japan, we’re urging Canada to finally end this cruel, outdated practice. Horses deserve compassion —not crates. 🐴🚫✈️ #BanLiveHorseExport #CdnPoli
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Feb 23/'26 Early this a.m. another Nippon Cargo flight left the #Winnipeg Airport carrying #horses to Japan to be #slaughtered Horses have fallen, been injured & died on these flights 1,811 horses were flown from 🇨🇦 to Japan for slaughter from Jan - Sept/'25! bit.ly/47FKUsR More flights are planned
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Feb. 2, 2026 Another #NipponAir flight left the Edmonton Airport carrying horses to Japan where they will be slaughtered.🐴✈️ Many of the horses on that flight were filmed while at the Alberta feedlot & again when trucks arrived to transport them to the airport www.canadianhorsedefencecoalition.org
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
The third quarter #horse #slaughter figures for 2025 have been released by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, covering the January to September time period. Live exports ⬇️ US imports for slaughter UP ⬆️ Horse meat exports DOWN ⬇️ See bit.ly/47FKUsR for more details
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Bravo, Dr. Judith Samson-French! In Alberta, there's a continual push to cull free-roaming horses on Crown land. ...the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association, has publicly supported it. So I had a choice. Stay quiet and protect my career. Or speak up and risk everything. bit.ly/3YvgzHV
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They keep coming for the wild horses. 🇨🇦 In Alberta, there's a continual push to cull free-roaming horses on Crown land. The reason? Some ranchers want more grazing space for cattle. My… | Dr. J...
They keep coming for the wild horses. 🇨🇦 In Alberta, there's a continual push to cull free-roaming horses on Crown land. The reason? Some ranchers want more grazing space for cattle. My regulatory b...
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Monday, November 24 - another Korean Air Cargo flight left the Edmonton airport carrying horses to Japan to be slaughtered. Please continue to lobby your MP, Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social & Ag Min Heath MacDonald to end these exports. 🐴❌🛬
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Every year thousands of young horses are trucked from desolate 🇨🇦 feedlots, crammed into wooden crates @ the Winnipeg and Edmonton airports & flown to Japan, where they are slaughtered for their meat. Horses have been injured & died on these flights. → bit.ly/4ptsVvz
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Sept 7/'25 Three horses fall as plane lands in Japan. Although a few were born in 2023, most of the horses on this flight were born in 2024 and all were females. See bit.ly/47S0YX7 for additional details #BanLiveHorseExports
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
The CHDC has recently learned that, in addition to Korean Air Cargo, another carrier has begun facilitating the transport of live horses to Japan for slaughter. On a May 11 flight to Japan - Two horses were down when the plane landed Details → bit.ly/47vKhR1
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Another Korean Air flight carrying horses to Japan to be slaughtered left the Edmonton Airport 41 min later than scheduled The horses pictured in the video below were filmed at an Alberta feedlot & some were on that flight 3,265 horses were flown to Japan to be slaughtered in 2024!
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
"..without transparency, accountability remains out of reach, and the true scale and conditions of the industry stay hidden from public and regulatory scrutiny." www.manitobacooperator.ca/livestock/ca...
manitobacooperator.ca
Canada’s slaughter horse industry lacks transparency - Manitoba Co-operator
Horse slaughter is a fraught issue right now in the Canadian livestock sphere. The author writes that, while it has a role, traceability, transparency and humane handling must be in play.
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
The flights continue🐴✈️ Sept 29, 2025 Another Korean Air Cargo flight carrying horses to Japan to be slaughtered left the Edmonton Airport at approx 6:40 a.m. The horses pictured in the video below were on that flight 3,265 horses were flown from Canada to Japan to be slaughtered in 2024!
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Our Fantastic Supporters at Work! Supporters like Bunny are the wind beneath the wings of any organization or movement to achieve change. CHDC is forever grateful to the wonderful people who support our coalition and the horses we work to protect. → bit.ly/46N0AIY
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Demand Accountability from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)! - Sign the Petition! chng.it/66Ym77QgQn via @CdnChange
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
On Thursday, we were pleased to join Animal Justice, Humane World for Animals Canada and 50 concerned citizens outside the Liberal caucus retreat in Edmonton, calling on the government to end live horse exports for slaughter once and for all! 🚫🐴✈️
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
..feral horses fall under the jurisdiction of the Gov't of Alberta and are governed by the Stray Animals Act and the Horse Capture Regulations. HAWS supporters dispute the government's counts and disagree with plans to control their population. www.airdriecityview.com/beyond-local...
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Beyond Local: WATCH: Protesters rally in Calgary against Alberta 'wild' horse management
Read the full story and comment on AirdrieCityView.com
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Carol Walker @wildhoofbeats.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
We have finally heard from BLM what their plans are for Salt Wells Creek and 1/3 of Adobe Town - no they are NOT planning to wait until our case is heard in District Court before acting to zero out these herds: wyofile.com/feds-slate-p... #wildhorses
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Feds slate purge of ‘checkerboard’ wild horses for Oct. 13 despite court ruling, sparking new lawsuit - WyoFile
A federal judge and the Bureau of Land Management haven’t determined how they will remedy an appeals court’s decision that declared the agency's plans for eliminating whole horse herds illegal.
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
he Horse in the Room: Rally to End Canada’s Live Horse Exports 🛑🐴✈️ Where: Outside the Liberal Party Retreat – Edmonton When: September 11, 2025 at 12 PM (MDT) Details → bit.ly/4pnHEJk #HorseInTheRoom
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Alberta - Advocacy group Help Alberta Wildies Society (HAWS) refuses AB government request to sign a confidentiality clause that would bar the sharing of committee discussions with the general public. HAWS was removed from the advisory panel www.cochraneeagle.ca/local-news/w...
cochraneeagle.ca
Alberta's wild horses at risk? Group sounds alarm
Read the full story and comment on CochraneToday.ca
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
New Horse Slaughter Stats Released Compared to the same period in 2024: ↓ Live Horse Exports for Slaughter – 1,389 horses, DOWN 37.8% ↑ US Horse Imports for Slaughter – 1,403 horses, UP 13.5% ↓ Horse Meat Exports – 666 metric tonnes, DOWN 15.5% Details: bit.ly/47FKUsR
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
It is distressing to know that horses continue to be exported abroad for slaughter, and many of you are wondering what happens next and how to help. For suggestions and contact info check out: canadianhorsedefencecoalition.org/you-can-help/ #horseshit www.horseshit.ca
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Attendant used a livestock stick in an attempt to get a down horse up Japanese authorities reported that one horse “is in isolation due to a fractured left hind leg " Details → bit.ly/45hxX5K Send the letter → bit.ly/4oxglfc horseshit.ca
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
April 14/'25 - Korean Air flight leaves Edmonton airport carrying 96 horses to Japan to be slaughtered Food, water & rest interval exceeds 28 hour max, horse down in crate unable to rise returned to feedlot, horse down during the flight, 4 fall upon landing . More info: bit.ly/4nsdwLA horseshit.ca
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
June 16/25 Trucks were observed arriving at the Winnipeg International airport, transporting horses to be flown from there to Japan where they will be slaughtered 3,265 horses were exported by air from Canada to Japan for slaughter in 2024 horseshit.ca #CHDC #BanLiveHorseExportsForSlaughter
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
The flight was permitted despite knowing the horses would be without food, water, and rest would exceed the 28 hours Canadian regulations currently allow. Read details here: Three Horses Collapse on Horse Flight That Exceeds Time Limit bit.ly/3ZB69XX www.winnipegfreepress.com/this-just-in...
winnipegfreepress.com
Private prosecution over horse shipment adjourned
A private prosecution over a shipment of live horses from a Manitoba farm to Japan was adjourned in provincial court Monday. Animal-rights organizations took the rare step of obtaining judicial...
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
During the aircraft loading process, one crate was returned to the holding building due to 2 horses sitting while in the crate. The March 3 flight included a stop in Anchorage - one horse was found down in a crate after take-off. ➡️ bit.ly/42SJV4Q horseshit.ca
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
After Bill C-355 passed the House of Commons last May, and was sent to the Red Chamber, (Conservative Senator) Plett went to bat for the export industry, fighting for the cruelty to continue. www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/anal...
winnipegfreepress.com
Opinion: Canada’s horse export trade and the election
Do you remember back in 2021, ahead of the last federal election, when the Liberal Party promised to end Canada’s cruel export of horses for slaughter? Animal lovers sure do. For many of us it felt li...
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Canadian Horse Defence Coalition @chdc.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Statistics Canada reports that 1,385 horses were imported from the US for slaughter from September, 2024 to January, 2025. Not all survive the journey. Read more → bit.ly/44mz4SO
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