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Horse meat fraud is highly lucrative, largely because there is an abundant supply of product. It’s no wonder these cases have been showing up around the globe—both in countries that consume horse meat and those that do not. You may remember the horse meat scandal of 2013, which involved the recall of at least 10… Continue reading European horse meat fraud lives on
New laws in France that aim to combat animal abuse have been welcomed by the equine sector and will include a “knowledge certificate” for horse owners. It is one of three new laws that aim to improve equine welfare. Private horse owners not already licenced under a governing body will be required to undertake education… Continue reading France introduces new law to licence horse owners
The incidents may be a natural phenomenon, but the pandemic has made us more accepting of the sinister Laura Spinney | The Guardian | Selected Excerpts The animals have been found missing ears and genitals, with eyes torn out, or deep, clean cuts to their bodies. The recent spate of horse mutilations reported across France has provoked… Continue reading What the strange case of horse mutilations in France reveals about our state of mind
FORBES | CHRIS O'BRIEN | 29 Sept 20 Who is mutilating France's horses? France is facing an unprecedented wave of attacks on horses across the country that has left investigators baffled and farmers anxious about the safety of their animals. More than 150 horses have been mutilated in a series of seemingly random incidents. The… Continue reading France investigating 150 attacks on horses as speculation turns to Satanic cultism
BREAKING NEWS BBC NEWS10 Hours Ago Police release suspect in Alsace French police have released a suspect detained during an investigation into a series of mystery horse mutilations across the country in recent months.The 50-year-old had earlier been arrested at his home in Alsace. He was detained after a sketch was issued of the man wanted… Continue reading Suspect released while ‘Witchcraft panic’ grips France as police link horse mutilations to ‘satanic cult rituals’
PROBE UNDERWAY UPI reporting. By Sommer Brockaw. Aug. 29 (UPI) — French authorities said they're investigating the killing and mutilation of up to 30 horses and ponies in pastures across the country. Officers are looking into whether the motive for the slayings in recent weeks is linked to satanic rituals or an online challenge. The… Continue reading France: Up to 30 horses killed, mutilated
Horse patrols are being brought back all over the world to help police forces support social restriction orders
Do you remember the horse meat scandal of 2013? I don't think saying it sent shockwaves around the world is much of an overstatement. Horsemeat masquerading as beef! But should it have been, really? Accurate and reliable food labeling has long, long been a problem in many countries. Findus was front and center of many… Continue reading The horsemeat scandal and American horses
Meat from horses used in laboratory procedures was sold as fit for human consumption and landed on French dinner tables, investigators said Monday. Officers from France's National Gendarmerie, accompanied by food safety and veterinary investigators, carried out raids in 11 regions in southern France before dawn, arresting 21 people, according to a statement. An official,… Continue reading Horses used in labs land on French tables, 21 arrested
Whether you consider Sunday the beginning of your week, or the end of it, there are few better ways to celebrate either way than gazing upon the magnificence of The Horse, especially roaming wild and free. So, to calm our souls, let's relax a bit and take a look at these wonders. These images are… Continue reading Magnificence: Horses of Camargue (images)
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