horse slaughter
Horse slaughter plants have become legal again, after Congress quietly unbridled restrictions on processing horse meat. [1]
That de facto ban on horse slaughter has now come to an end, to the outrage of the animal rights community, amid reports that US horse owners were simply shipping their animals to Mexico and Canada for slaughter and processing. [2]
If you’re ready to add horse to your eating habits, then you’re in luck thanks to President Obama who has legalized horse slaughter for human consumption, Technorati has reported. [3]
Horse slaughter is similar to beef slaughter except for the fact that the overhead rail that the dressed horse carcasses ride on during process is two feet higher than a feedlot beef dressing line to suit the varying sizes of the carcasses. [4]
President Obama signed a bill on November 18 which allows the reopening of horse slaughter houses in the United States. [5]
I have been encouraged by the response of racing horsemen who are quite upset about the change in the law legalizing horse slaughter and they want to know what the standardbred world can do about it with many wanting the USTA to take steps. [6]
I just signed the following petition addressed to: To outlaw horse slaughter once again in the United States.. [7]
With the announcement that Horse Slaughter is again legal in the United States, NetPosse reminds horse owners that they need to be aware of the potential for theft… it can happen to anyone. [8]
Rarely are these horses sick and injured, as those horses have trouble withstanding the long, crowded transportation conditions to slaughter plants. [4]
The Wyoming state representative said her pro-slaughter group “United Horsemen,” is working closely with entities to open what she says will be humane slaughter plants. [9]
Sources:
[1] U.S. horse slaughter plants in the very early stages of planning …
[2] Way cleared for horse slaughter to resume in US after 5-year ban
[3] Horse Slaughter for Human Consumption Now Legal Thanks to …
[4] Horse slaughter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[5] Horse Slaughter Houses Reopen: More Humane for… | Gather
[6] View From the Racetrack Grandstand: Horse Slaughter - Now What?
[7] Animals Petition: Stop horse Slaughter | Change.org
[8] Protect Your Horses … Horse slaughter plants have become legal …
[9] Horse slaughter plants legal once again