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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.
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Who made it legal to slaughter horses?
well its illigal in uk (where i come from) but in america obama has allowed horse slaughter :(
Is it illegal to export horses from America for slaughter?
No it is not illegal to export horses for slaughter.
Why is horse slaughter legal?
they are trying to change that in the united states and the only reason it is, is because foreign countries do it horses. :(
Are there any active horse slaughter plants in the US?
Since 2006 after Congress banned horse slaughter in the United States all horse slaughter plants have closed. But these horses that were once killed in the US are now shipped to other countries such as Mexico.
Is horse slaughter banned from the US?
Yes, It has been banned to Slaughter Horses in the U.S
How long has horse slaughter been going on in Canada?
The slaughter of horses became a problem when horses were replaced by cars and their worth was diminished in the eyes of humans.
Are horses allowed to roam free?
yes horses are allowed to roam free in some states like wyoming, oklahoma, and nabraska mostly just mustangs are the ones that get the freedom.
Where are the winning horses led after they win?
To the slaughter house.
How many horses are sent to slaughter?
about 5 million
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.
Do people eat horse's?
Yes, people do eat horses. In the United states it is considered illegal to slaughter horses for human consumption, but in many countries horse meat is considered no different than cow meat.
Why does horse slaughter happen?
Unfortunately horses are still slaughtered for their meat.
