When I was young (during World War II) we had horse meat more often than we could get beef. The last time I had it was in Tonopah Nevada about 1980. I sortof like it. Why all the fuss about it being shipped overseas? Is it 'Bamby" syndrome?
2006-09-22 14:31:45 · 15 answers · asked by Gaspode 7 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Good question. It's probably the whole cuteness thing (same with how dogs and rabbits aren't commonly eaten in the US), along with the general idea that when horses are raised, you might as well ride them through the course of their lives instead of killing them once and selling their meat. You'd also get more money off of selling the wool a sheep has throughout its lifetime as opposed to killing it once and selling its meat, so its meat isn't as common on the market as beef or pork. But good point. I hear that horsemeat is pretty tough and hard to eat, aside from many people in the states not eating it, so that could be another reason...you get more value out of selling them for riding and labor purposes.
2006-09-22 14:44:00 · answer #1 · answered by Dumblydore 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Horses are particular. If that's a standard question of meat, why then can we no longer deliver some human beings to the dogs foodstuff marketplace? It does no longer be cannibalism. From a particular viewpoint it must be organic, and as you say "each little thing's gotta eat." the reason i imagine is that on some issues we merely undeniable draw the line! This, yet no longer that! I eat cows. i do not eat horses. i appreciate horses. To me, and to many, there's a huge difference. Oh and an honorable aspect out to Kerri G. who makes a honest aspect about issues being functional, etc. and an appropriate international with solid vendors for all even with the indisputable fact that the unhappy reality is that it truly is not any longer an fairly efficient way for a horse to die. (extremely i'm very a lot in decide on of more advantageous humane techniques of slaughter for all cattle) also, because of the particular position horses carry in our lives i imagine they deserve an analogous interest we can provide to our cats and dogs. at the same time as the time comes that they are suffering, call the vet and promises them a painless way out. As for those with out vendors, there are rescue communities. No, no longer appropriate, yet per chance more advantageous acceptable.
2016-11-23 16:14:09 · answer #2 · answered by orson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just cultural and sentimental. Yes, it's the Bambi syndrome. I've never eaten horsemeat, but I would if I were confident of the source, freshness and preparation. I also want to try bison and ostrich. I ate venison once in a French restaurant, but wasn't impressed. I'm much more concerned with the hunting of endangered species. In Africa they're eating all our closest relatives. Now that's wrong!
2006-09-22 14:45:00 · answer #3 · answered by ljlwpb 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well here in Canada supermarkets carry horse meat like any other, beef or pork. I remember to have read something on the Internet about people being adamant to eat it because of moral reasons, and because horses are so close to human kind (kind of like dogs being friendly and useful to us)
2006-09-22 14:35:05 · answer #4 · answered by zap 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Really I dont know why not, I guess people would be turned off about eating a horse , yet they eat pigs ....I once tasted horse meat , my next door neighbour was from France and apparently they eat horsemeat all the time In France , it wasnt bad , I remember it was a really dark colored meat.
2006-09-22 14:36:17 · answer #5 · answered by Sharon L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well,I keep thinking of descendants of Mr.Ed. Seriously, I don't see a huge problem with it,but it goes back to the horses being so close to humans like dogs are. Then again,too many in this world are starving.
2006-09-22 14:39:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What's wrong with using people who can't spell Bambi for food? You seem to think that human compassion is only fit for children. Do you know what happens to cows in a slaughterhouse? Guess you think that's fine.
Native Americans considered horses to be their brothers because their spirits are as great as humans. Far greater than your own mean, selfish little (I can't bring myself to call it a spirit) ego.
2006-09-22 14:46:17 · answer #7 · answered by beast 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The problem isn't actually eating horses, it's that horses are treated terribly when they are slaughtered for food. They are treated inhumanely while alive and slaughtered in ways that cause unnecessary pain and suffering.
2006-09-22 14:46:35 · answer #8 · answered by ambivalent_beauty 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I tried it once long time ago. I remember it was very tough to eat. I didn't like it. Don't want no more horse.
2006-09-22 14:42:12 · answer #9 · answered by no nickname 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i just dont think its in peoples diet like beef or chicken or pork. its something different and not on the menu like the rest of the animals
2006-09-22 14:34:52 · answer #10 · answered by Riss 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋