Argentina Largest Exporter of Horsemeat

According to a report from Argentina’s Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food Secretary, Argentina became the world’s leading exporter of horsemeat during 2007. According to the report, 35,755 tons of horsemeat — the equivalent of $87.5 million (U.S.) — was exported out of the country. Russia took the most meat, followed by Holland and France.

“Demand is sustained and strong; we can expect a good year for Argentine horsemeat, given its quality, price and added value,” the report said.

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The United States and Canada were the main world exporters of horsemeat behind Argentina during 2007. However, with the shutdown of U.S. horse slaughter plants in 2007, the United States won’t make the list in 2008.

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Abby says:
March 24, 2008 at 5:55 am
I can't believe that horsechanel would put up such a thing! I'm outraged!Just keep on bringing up to us stuff about horse meat! Just leave it alone and let congress deal with it:(
cc says:
March 24, 2008 at 8:22 am
yuck, i dont like that article
cc says:
March 24, 2008 at 8:23 am
yuck i dont like that article
Jennifer says:
March 24, 2008 at 8:25 am
interesting article
Gesa says:
March 24, 2008 at 8:58 am
What a shame...
Nichole says:
March 24, 2008 at 9:54 am
That's sickening. The picture was enough to make me mad. Thank you for bringing this important issue to the forefront.
Aoife says:
March 24, 2008 at 1:32 pm
:O This is disgusting!!!!!!!! The people who love horses on this site won't really appreciate an article about horses being turned into a hot dog!! What a horrible thought.
Layton says:
March 24, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Thats horrible! That sandwich looks gross!
Tanner says:
March 24, 2008 at 5:16 pm
i would NEVER eat a horse
annette says:
March 24, 2008 at 7:19 pm
It truly makes you want to throwup/
glad I am an american where horses are cherished not eaten.