An investigation has been launched into what appears to be an EU-wide horse passport fraud and smuggling operation after hidden cameras captured Irish racehorses being killed for human consumption.

Racehorses ‘killed for human consumption’ in alleged passport fraud and smuggling operation Scheme is allegedly EU-wide in scope and was exposed in a graphic hour-long documentary special on ...

Irish racehorses are being beaten and mistreated, before being killed and turned into food for human consumption, it has been claimed in an expose documentary.

A rule to ensure racehorses do not enter the human food chain in Great Britain has been brought in. From the British Horseracing Authority, it means thoroughbreds cannot go to abattoirs to be ...

A ban on racehorses entering the human food chain has been both welcomed and questioned, as the industry seeks to avoid unintended consequences in a well-intentioned move.

The rule will apply to all domestically trained runners. Around 14,000 racehorses are in training across Britain. While racehorses will still be allowed to be sent to abattoirs if they are to be put ...

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Racehorses need human advocates Fri., May 16, 2008. Michael Smerconish The Philadelphia Inquirer X. Facebook. Email. The news of Eight Belles’ demise after the filly’s second-place ...