Azazello1313 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Slaughter Ban Sending Horses Across Borders Congress imposed a back-door ban on horse slaughter in 2006 to try to improve humane conditions, but a new government report says it has backfired and the same horses are now being exported for slaughter in Canada and Mexico, and they likely are suffering more along the journey. The Government Accountability Office said the policy has led to “unintended consequences” such as depressed prices for all horses and an increase in reports of animal neglect, abuse and abandonment. GAO said Congress and the Obama administration may need to revisit the entire issue. “Those horses are traveling farther to meet the same end in foreign slaughtering facilities where U.S. humane slaughtering protections do not apply,” GAO said in unusually blunt language that said that the horses are sometimes shipped in too-small containers for hundreds of miles, and that the inspection regime is too lax to help. Horse meat is regularly used for consumption by circuses and zoos, and it is now sent to Eastern Hemisphere countries where it is an accepted food. But slaughter is a prickly issue in the U.S., where animal-rights activists and some horse lovers pushed to close slaughterhouses and ban exports. I know blitz doesn't care because he didn't know the horses. but thankfully, another Moran does care: GAO said policymakers could either go back to the previous state of affairs, when slaughter was allowed and created a market for surplus horses, or go the other direction and ban export of horses for slaughter. For Rep. James P. Moran, Virginia Democrat, that’s not much of a choice. “Given the iconic role horses have played in our nation’s history and the overwhelming opposition of the American people to the slaughter of horses, I believe the latter option is the moral choice and one that most Americans would support,” he said. Earlier this month, Mr. Moran sponsored an extension of the inspection ban, and it was included in the agriculture spending bill that passed the House last week. The Senate is taking a much slower approach to this year’s spending bills, so it’s unclear whether its legislation will include the same provision. But Rep. Adrian Smith, a Nebraska Republican who has fought to change the rules, said a ban is costing jobs and hurts the horse industry. “The GAO report makes it clear ending horse processing has had a detrimental effect on both the economy and animal welfare,” he said. “In light of this information, Congress should re-evaluate this misguided policy to allow responsible horse management which would create jobs, generate revenue and strengthen a struggling horse industry.” James P. Moran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Umm . . is there really a huge market for horsemeat in the US? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Umm . . is there really a huge market for horsemeat in the US? There used to be....until the government stepped in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 FYI: The packaging on the horse steaks I ate a few weeks ago in Switzerland said they came from Canada--I'm glad to learn that the horses might originally been an American export as I want to help our economy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 so, why is it wrong to eat horse meat? uh, it's not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsfan Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 A horse walks into a bar. The bartender says "Why the long face?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 uh, it's not if you're a primitive peasant Completed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditkaless Wonders Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I like mine rare with some horseradish. I love the Belmont Steaks. An excellent cut. The tenderloins, cut bite size, fondued, make great hors d'oeuvres, smoked whole they make a great mane dish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I like mine rare with some horseradish. I love the Belmont Steaks. An excellent cut. The tenderloins, cut bite size, fondued, make great hors d'oeuvres, smoked whole they make a great mane dish. Is that your unbridled opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Is that your unbridled opinion? latest gallup poll says three of every five people think they taste like chicken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbpfan1231 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Is that your unbridled opinion? I just take a bite and then go on my marey way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Horse meat? Sure, in my filly cheese steak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Horse meat? I say nay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 so, why is it wrong to eat horse meat? It's a cute animal so you know someone will cry foal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 uh, it's not I figured this would stirrup controversy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Completed you keep beating a dead horse (which is fine, because it helps to tenderize the meat) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditkaless Wonders Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 So far I like "filly cheese steak" and "stirrup controversy" the best. Now who else will jockey for honors in this thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Would eating that give me the trots? Just don't nag me to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbpfan1231 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 It's a cute animal so you know someone will cry foal. Nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbpfan1231 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I don't leave bread on my plate - I basically eat thorough bread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delusions of grandeur Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 So far I like "filly cheese steak" and "stirrup controversy" the best. Now who else will jockey for honors in this thread? I don't think anyone is gonna beat yours, but hay, what do I know... The bolded had me I like mine rare with some horseradish. I love the Belmont Steaks. An excellent cut. The tenderloins, cut bite size, fondued, make great hors d'oeuvres, smoked whole they make a great mane dish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditkaless Wonders Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 (edited) Hoof among us hasn't made a bad pun now and again? or should I revert to the classic and make that ... Hugh among us? Edited June 25, 2011 by Ditkaless Wonders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I don't leave bread on my plate - I basically eat thorough bread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montster Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Horse meat? Sure, in my filly cheese steak. You bought one for me? Look at the gift horse in my mouth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbpfan1231 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 There is meat on my plate but not furlong - I am hungry!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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