date:Jul 01, 2013
permit for Valley Meats in New Mexico to operate its horse slaughter operation. The USDA is also close to approving two other horse slaughter establishments and said is was required by law to issue permits to any company that meets the requirements. Six years ago the last horse-meat plant was closed. Congress had banned funding to have these type of facilities inspected. In 2011, the ban lapsed which leaves the door open for horse slaughter companies to request an inspection. Lawmakers are bein