Because of deplorable animal welfare practices, lack of food safety assurances, and compelling economic arguments, eating horses will always be un-American.
New legislation introduced could permanently ban the slaughter of horses for human consumption, placing horses under the same protection as cats and dogs.
A controversial bill that aims to end horse slaughter for human consumption has made its way to the Colorado Senate floor and is up for full Senate debate.
Wyoming legislators introduced a resolution asking the U.S. Congress to allow the slaughter of wild horses amid the destruction of overstocked rangelands.
I love horses, and I always have. But, when it comes down to what’s best for the horse, horse industry, the American economy, and just doing what makes sense — domestic horse slaughter is a no-nonsense, economical, humane, and viable option for unwanted horses.
Hungry enough that you could eat a horse? COVID, economic difficulties, and food insecurity bring up horse meat in the United States for serious discussion.
A proposal to ban horse slaughter in America for consumption overseas has been signed into law due to bipartisan effort by animal welfare advocates in Congress. An existing temporary ban, which was set to expire Friday, was extended in the just-passed government funding bill signed by President Trump. “The slaughter of horses for human consumption […]