Opinion | Slaughter of U.S. horses for human consumption is bad for the horses and the eaters
Editor’s note: This column ran as a pro/con on Jan. 22, with a column written by Krista KaferFor most Americans, the old expression “I’m so hungry I could eat a horse” is just hyperbole.Buy people in other countries do eat horses and part of their demand for horsemeat is being satisfied by Colorado’s equines, which includes horses, mules, and burros.was passed.
Most of these horses are healthy and could be rehomed for recreational, sport, law enforcement, therapy, or companion animal purposes. However, private individuals, rescues and sanctuaries who wish to buy the animals are frequently outbid by kill buyers looking to turn a quick profit. Apublished last August detailed the story of one trader who purchased a horse at auction for $400 and sold it the next day for $1,200.
Unlike cows, sheep, or pigs, horses are not raised for human food. As non-food animals, horses are often administered vaccines or drugs that have never been tested for safety in humans. Warning labels on products like Phenylbutazone, a commonly used medication for treating pain and fever, state: “Treated animals should not be slaughtered for food purposes.
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