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Info on slaughter horses and what they do to the horses?
American slaughterhouses (which for horses are currently shut down) used a captive bolt gun which fired an air-powered metal retractable bolt into their brain. Then they are hung upside down and bled out before being processed. This method is similar to what they do to cattle, however, since horses have longer necks and are more easily frightened, they are sometimes "shot" more than once in the neck or wherever the gun sets while they are struggling. (Saw this in a video.) In Mexico, they use a 'putilla', a knife that is used to sever the spinal cord. The horse is paralyzed yet still fully conscious as it is being bled out. I do not care for horse slaughter, but the only kind that I find humane is the old-fashioned butcher shops where the horses were brought in one at a time, and put down instantly with a gun or a bolt gun ( note the horse is not panicking here as it is not being rushed through an "assembly line" with 300 other horses, so death comes quickly). There is much more info if you go to the link below. Warning! Some of the videos are graphic! It is unfortunate that the banning of horse slaughter in the United States has done the opposite of what was expected. The value of horses have plummeted and the number of horses left starving or completely abandoned has risen dramatically. A lack of humane slaughter houses for horses has caused more pain and suffer for these creatures than would have occurred in a slaughter house environment. Not to mention the abuse as horses are smuggled out into Canada or Mexico to be slaughtered in far more terrifying and horrible methods then would be legal here. There is hope on the horizon though as Nebraska is hoping to revive the humane slaughter of horses for feeding the demand for horse meat in Europe.
How can people help prevent horse slaughter?
You can help prevent horse slaughter by signing petitions. There are links available at many horse websites. The petitions let people 'in charge' know that the American public dislike slaughtering horses and they want it stopped completely.
Do most retired race horses in the US go to farms or are they slaughtered and what kind of lives do tey lead?
It depends, if a horse hasn't won many races throughout it's racing career it might go to slaughter but if they've won lots and are still strong, they will be sent to stud farms or elite riding schools
What is the purpose of owning horses?
A horse can serve many different purposes around the farm.it can pull plows, carry supplies& for travel. Although horses aren't used as much any more. They were pretty popular through the 18th -20th centuries. Horses weren't introduced to America believe it or not. They were more um... discovered in north America. don't ask me how they got over to Europe!
What did horses used to pull?
Horses may pull carriages, wagons, carts, or trams (kind of like street cars) as a source of transportation
Is it illegal to export horses from America for slaughter?
No it is not illegal to export horses for slaughter.
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 are horses used in battle?
They are used as weapons as well as transport to get people from place to place to slaughter the opposition.
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.
How many horses are sent to slaughter?
about 5 million
Where are the winning horses led after they win?
To the slaughter house.
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.
Who slaughters horses?
The term used for people who slaughter horses varies according to the country they are in. In the USA it really has no term, but in the UK and many other areas it's called a Knacker or Abattoir. Also most countries other than the USA slaughter horses for consumption and as pet food. However it should be noted that most horses are not suitable for human consumption due to the drugs that are used to keep them healthy.
Who made it legal to slaughter horses?
well its illigal in uk (where i come from) but in america obama has allowed horse slaughter :(
What kind of horses were used on ranches in 1846 Texas?
Mustangs and Quarter horses, mostly.
Why does horse slaughter happen?
Unfortunately horses are still slaughtered for their meat.
