Tag: horsemeat

  • Congress Cuts Horse Slaughter Funding… Again

    Congress Cuts Horse Slaughter Funding… Again

    Friday is #notimpressed with Congress’ poor decision Just when I was starting to think that we might actually see horse slaughter in full-swing in the U.S., a process with many benefits, Congress actually works together to pass a bill. Go figure. Yesterday, Congress passed a spending measure which contains wording to eliminate funding for horse slaughter…

  • False Alarm for Horse Slaughter

    False Alarm for Horse Slaughter

    Horses of the Frobuzz ranch Horse slaughter was to resume this week. “Was” being the keyword. Last Friday, a U.S. District Court Judge dismissed a lawsuit and subsequent injunction against three plants that are itching to open their doors to America’s horses that are past their prime. The Humane Society of the US, Front Range Equine Rescue and…

  • Is Horse Meat Healthy? Is It Better For Me Than Beef?

    Is Horse Meat Healthy? Is It Better For Me Than Beef?

    I think a lot of people ask these question but have a hard time finding the answers: Is horse meat healthy compared to beef? Does horse meat have a lot of protein? Is horse meat low in fat? While I was looking for infographics about beef today on Pinterest, I found some really cool stuff about…

  • Happy Dance for Horseslaughter

    Happy Dance for Horseslaughter

    In case you missed this monumental piece of news over the weekend: via     That’s right – the USDA is finally approving inspectors for horse slaughter which means the plant in Roswell, New Mexico is full-speed ahead! Furthermore, plants in Iowa and Missouri could be approved in the near future. This is great news! I’m so…

  • If Americans Weren’t So Spoiled, We’d Appreciate Horse Meat

    If Americans Weren’t So Spoiled, We’d Appreciate Horse Meat

    image from here   We’re spoiled. You’re spoiled. I’m spoiled – Americans in general are spoiled. No, this isn’t a political rant. Those things don’t belong on a blog and frankly, there are few very bloggers who are actually qualified to rage against “the man” without looking stupid. Americans are spoiled by our endless food…