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[–] remon@ani.social 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Huh, what's so bad about horse meat? Doesn't seem to belong with the others ...

[–] EisFrei@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

It's not the meat that's problematic. There are a few points:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/us/trump-wild-horses-legal-loophole-slaughter.html

The government can spend more than $3,000 to capture a mustang and bring it to market, but sells each for as little as $25. A horse can fetch up to $750 at a slaughter plant. The potential for profit keeps buyers coming.