Why is Horse meat banned in the USA?

[Dirt Grinder]

Originally Posted by Ms. Tarabotti

...there are also people who regularly eat insects...

Nom nom nom

I don't care much for beef unless it's raw or cooked very rare. I'd probably feel the same about horse meat.

[Threerun]

I think in Montana it would be akin to eating your truck. Why would you eat your ride?

[TabulaRasa]

Originally Posted by pythonis

I think its out of respect for how much the animal helped forge this country

Oxen did a ton, too, and we certainly have no problems, culturally, eating cow.

[Threerun]

It's the Disney factor. Same reason why so many people poo-poo hunting and eating 'Bambi'.

[sholomar]

It would not be 'economically viable' to use horse meat in the USA because there's a cultural perception that horse meat should not be used for consumption because horses are 'intelligent' ... if there's no profit in it nobody is going to do it except in niche areas for premium prices.

[mainebrokerman]

I'd try some Black Beauty Burgers


Kentucky derby Tenderloins

SeaBiscuit Sirloins


Mustang Medallions


Hildago hot dogs