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∙ 11y agoHorse meat is a byproduct of horse breeding in most countries that have a surfeit of horses and/or countries/individuals that don't have a sense of moral obligation to horses as pets.
Japan, for example, consumes horse meat and, since they have limited land, horses that do not serve a designated purpose are slaughtered for their meat.
China provides horse (mane and tail) hair to hobbyists and uses hides for coats. Whether horses are bred expressly for the purpose of slaughter in association with these markets is very probable.
Many cultures would consider it to wasteful not to use horses for meat if they are no longer useful or need to be destroyed due to injury, infirmity or poor conformation/deformity.
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∙ 14y agoYes, it is just as good as beef and lamb.
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Why does horse slaughter happen?
Unfortunately horses are still slaughtered for their meat.
What happens to slaughtered wild horses meat?
People make it into dog food
How old are steers when slaughtered?
There is no slaughter age for a horse. Horses can and are slaughtered at any age provided they meet specific drug testing requirements and are slaughtered in a slaughterhouse that has funded meat safety inspections.
What states were allowed to slaughter horses?
Any state in the USA could legally slaughter horses at one time. Horses were slaughtered for many years and their meat used in the pet food industry. Technically horse slaughter was not made illegal, The inspection of slaughtered horses by USDA veterinarians was defunded by the federal government.
How many horses are slaughtered in Calagry?
For the year 2009 Canada produced 18,000 lbs. of horse meat. That's a lot of horses. I couldn't find numbers specifically for Calgary.
What type of horses are slaughtered?
All types, all unwanted horses and foals are slaughtered. Its cruel and horrible... I hate it...
Are Zebras slaughtered for human consumption?
no but horses are:( zebras are slaughtered for their skin:(
What are Belgian Horses bred for?
Belgian horses are bred for farm work and showing
What is the weight of edible meat from a horse?
Generally carass weight includes the bones in the main part of the animal. The percentage of meat and bone (% yield) from most animals that are bred for slaughter (cows, sheep, pigs etc.) are in the 50-70 percent range based the type of animal. Horses probably run in te low end of this range as they are not bred for slaughter. Certain of the more muscular breeds of horses, especially those that have lighter bone would yield higher. An animal with a live weight of 1000 pounds would have a carcass weight between 500 and 600 pounds. The other answer is that no horses have edible meat (whether this is because they are loaded with chemicals or can't be slaughtered humanely) so zero pounds.
Why are horses selevetivly bred?
Because the horses need to be bred to suit their work or their environment
Are horses slaughtered in Australia?
yes
What is horse and pony slaughter?
Horse and pony slaughter, referred to only as horse slaughter is when horses are slaughtered for human or animal consumption. In some countries horse meat is considered a delicacy and so horses are eaten. Some countries also allow horses to be processed and made into pet food.
