Post by qhflicka on Jul 20, 2009 16:14:22 GMT -5
From TriCity Herald Monday, July 20, 2009 (Page A4 - Briefs)
Groups push to restart horse slaughter in U.S.
PORTLAND --- Several groups are pushing to renew the slaughter of horses in the U.S., possibly starting in Oregon.
Proponents are pushing Congress to introduce a bill to allow the U.S. Department of Agriculture to resume inspecting horse meat for human consumption.
The Confederated Tribes of warm Springs also are considering building a slaughter and processing facility - possibly for pet food - on their reservation north of Madras.
The project was recommended last spring by a coalition of Northwest tribes.
Groups push to restart horse slaughter in U.S.
PORTLAND --- Several groups are pushing to renew the slaughter of horses in the U.S., possibly starting in Oregon.
Proponents are pushing Congress to introduce a bill to allow the U.S. Department of Agriculture to resume inspecting horse meat for human consumption.
The Confederated Tribes of warm Springs also are considering building a slaughter and processing facility - possibly for pet food - on their reservation north of Madras.
The project was recommended last spring by a coalition of Northwest tribes.