Secure the tow rope or drag chain to the front loader or pick-up and slowly drag the carcass from the stall. Once the carcass has been removed from the stall, the carcass may be lifted with the forks of the skid steer or tractor and moved. What do you do Read more…
You can arrange the disposal of your dead horse through your veterinarian after they’ve determined the cause. The most common way to dispose of a horses’ body is to bury it, bring it to a landfill, or have it cremated. What do you do with the body of a dead Read more…
Lethal injection with a barbiturate, typically pentobarbital, is the method most commonly employed by veterinarians in the United States. The barbiturates used are DEA controlled substances so this method can only be carried out by a licensed veterinarian. What is the most humane way to euthanize a horse? Penetrating captive Read more…
Ferdinand. Much to the outrage of many horse racing enthusiasts, reports indicate that in 2002, Ferdinand was sent to slaughter in Japan with no fanfare or notice to previous owners. He likely became either pet food or steaks for human consumption. Why is Seabiscuit famous? Seabiscuit, (foaled 1933), American racehorse Read more…
There is an old Dakota tribal wisdom, which was passed over from generation to generation. It basically goes like this: “When you discover you’re riding a dead horse, the best strategy is to dismount.” This strategy seems to be simple and logical given the above situation. What do you do Read more…
Tesco PLC. Tesco, one of the biggest grocery chains in the UK, was found to be selling hamburger patties that were almost one third horse meat. In Tesco’s Everyday Value burgers, horse DNA present suggested horse meat accounted for 29% of the meat content of the burger patties. Who was Read more…
The Thoroughbred-racing industry sends an estimated 10,000 horses to slaughter annually, meaning that half of the 20,000 new foals born each year will eventually be killed for their flesh. Why are horses sent to the slaughterhouse? Horse slaughter is the practice of slaughtering horses to produce meat for consumption. Humans Read more…
True, your new horse might cost you only a nominal adoption fee to acquire–typically from around $200 to $600 for a rehabbed horse, though a specialty breed with training could come with a fee of up to $2,000 or more. How do you stop a horse slaughtering? Call, email, and Read more…
Why Are Draft Horses Slaughtered? We spoke with Christine about the specific risk facing draft horses when they are sent to auction. “Draft horses, pound for pound, are fleshier and more lucrative for sale at slaughter,” she explained. “Literally, you get more ‘bang for your buck. What is the point Read more…
In fact, it is dogs, not horses that are called man’s best friend, but this can also be put down to centuries of domestication of wild dogs to the household pets we see today. Is a horse a man’s best friend? After dogs, horses may be man’s best friend, new Read more…