Originally posted by: digitalsm
There are exactly TWO horse slaughterhouses both in the USA.
Both are in Texas. The meat is mainly shipped to third world countries, as well as to some asian countries. There has been a rise in shipping to first world countries in Europe since the mad cow and foot & mouth scares.
IIRC they tried to pass a federal law in 2003 or 2004, but it never went anywhere once it was introduced. Those lobbying for it were the horse racing associations, vet groups, animal rights groups.
I honestly dont see what the big deal is. I personally wouldnt eat it because its supposed to be nasty.