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USDA: Horse Slaughter Not Expected to Resume Soon
The USDA does not expect horse processing at U.S.-based plants is not expected to get under way soon.
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U.S. Horse Processing Could Resume Soon
One proponent believes horse processing in the United States could resume before the end of the year.
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Reducing 'Unwanted' Horse Numbers
Industry members are thinking outside the box to help reduce the number of so-called unwanted horses.
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Florida Horse Found Slain for Meat
May 22, 2013
Authorities are seeking whoever entered a private property and slaughtered a horse for meat. ... Read More
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Bill would Forbid Horse Processing in Maine
May 02, 2013
The bill would make horse processing and transporting horses to slaughter plants in Canada illegal in Maine. ... Read More
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Equine Welfare Groups Eye Lawsuit over USDA Inspections
April 22, 2013
The groups say they'll challenge horse processing plant inspection permits granted by the USDA.... Read More
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French Horses Allegedly Stolen for Meat
April 22, 2013
An official said as many as 12 draft horses have been stolen from their pastures in France since June 2012.... Read More
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Results of EU Horsemeat Study Released
April 19, 2013
EU officials tested beef products for the presence of horsemeat and horse carcasses for the presence of Bute.... Read More
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Bute Found in English 'Beef' Products
April 12, 2013
British officials announced this week that a canned corned beef product positive for the presence of Bute. ... Read More
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2014 Budget Proposal would Nix Horsemeat Inspection Funding
April 11, 2013
Funding for inspections at horse processing plants would be eliminated under a request in the budget proposal.... Read More
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Horsemeat Prank Raises BLM Ire
April 05, 2013
A meat company raised the ire of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) when an April Fools' prank went awry. ... Read More
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Oklahoma Governor Signs Horse Processing Bill
April 01, 2013
Gov. Mary Fallin signed a bill reversing a 50-year-old law that made horse slaughter illegal in Oklahoma. ... Read More
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USDA Horsemeat Inspections Funded Through 2013
March 28, 2013
USDA inspections at U.S. horse processing plants will be funded through September 2013. ... Read More
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Oklahoma Lawmakers Pass Horse Processing Bill
March 27, 2013
Oklahoma have passed a House bill that allows horse slaughter in that state. ... Read More
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Online Horse Shooting Video Prompts Cruelty Probe
March 25, 2013
Authorities are evaluating whether a man who made a video of himself shooting his horse should face charges. ... Read More
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Authorities Studying How Bute in Horsemeat Affects Humans
March 25, 2013
Authorities will evaluate of how phenylbutazone in horsemeat could affect the humans that consume it. ... Read More
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Oklahoma Horse Processing Bill Advances
March 19, 2013
An Oklahoma Senate committee passed a bill aimed at facilitating a horse processing industry in that state. ... Read More
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European Horsemeat Scandal Continues
March 19, 2013
French authorities are finding more supply chains involved in horsemeat distribution.... Read More
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Bills Seek to Ban Horse Processing, Export
March 13, 2013
The legislation would outlaw the export of horses for processing and the export of U.S.-produced horsemeat.... Read More
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European Horsemeat Scandal Expands to Asia
February 25, 2013
Frozen prepared beef meals in Hong Kong were determined to contain horsemeat last week.... Read More
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Oklahoma Horse Slaughter Bills Advance
February 22, 2013
Two bills aimed at repealing the state's horse processing ban passed by substantial margins. ... Read More
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Advocates Against Slaughter Protest Polish Horse Auction
February 21, 2013
Thousands of horses changed hands at the Skaryszew horse fair despite protests by animal rights activists.... Read More
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Horsemeat Supply and Demand in Europe
February 15, 2013
As the European crisis unfolds and fraudulent horsemeat sales decrease, supply could exceed demand. ... Read More
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Oklahoma Bills would Facilitate Horse Processing
February 12, 2013
Horse processing would again be legal if two bills currently pending in that state's legislature become law.... Read More
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European Horsemeat Scandal Expands
February 12, 2013
France, Sweden, and The Netherlands have confirmed products sold within their borders could contain horsemeat.... Read More
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Frozen Lasagna Product in U.K. Found to Contain Horsemeat
February 08, 2013
U.K. Food Standards Agency confirms that meat content of recalled beef lasagna contains 60% horsemeat.... Read More
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New Mexico Slaughter Facility Bill Rejected
February 05, 2013
The bill that would have authorized a study evaluating the feasibility of a horse processing facility.... Read More
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New Mexico Panel Approves Horse Processing Study
February 04, 2013
The study will evaluate the feasibility of locating a facility in the state to process horsemeat.... Read More
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