Is your horse fit for human consumption?

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After a course of antibiotics my vet had to fill in the "not fit for human consumption" section of my passport, and us both sign it off.

I didn't even realise this section existed, can it be filled out regardless? I'd hate for any riding pony to go to someones dinner plate :mad:

Is your horse fit for human consumption?
 
I know, it's odd. To do with Europe, I think. Personally, I don't see why it is worse to eat horsemeat than any other meat. But no, mine are not fit for human consumption.
 
Nope, my horse is an ex-racer and god knows what he's had in the past for meds. That section is filled in & signed, was not me/my vet. As far as I know, the owner alone cannot sign that section, it has to be done by the vet also, so as much as you would like to, you wouldn't be able to fill it in on your own.
 
Any horse that has been vaccinated or given any medication should have that part filled in, so the majority won't be. Are there any exceptions?
Mine are all vaccinated so they'll not be reaching any humans dinner plate :D
 
My old mares are too tough and chewy Im pleased to say. No when they eventually leave me I'll have them buried (oops is that illegal??) or the pet crematorium.
 
My OH keeps threatening to BBQ my horse - starting with some rump steak. :(

My horse's passport doesn't have that part marked but she is fully up to date with vaccinations. Assuming that it is meant to be marked though!!

She won't ever be reaching any type of food substance though despite OH's threats!!! :D
 
as far as im aware bute is poisonus to dogs and it staysin the horses body for life so they arent used for dog meat... correct me if im wrong though :)
 
some arent suitable some are. As some have had listed meds and some obviously havent. I wont be signing any of them out of the food chain though, unless they need the meds. My old horse was buried in his field.
 
Found the EU directive on bute. http://ec.europa.eu/food/food/chemicalsafety/residues/third_countries_en.htm

It should be noted that some medicines commonly used in horses world-wide such as phenylbutazone are neither listed in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1950/2006 or in Table 1 in the Annex to Commission Regulation (EU) No 37/2010. Any horse in the EU treated with phenylbutazone must be excluded from the food chain and be signed out of the food chain in the equine passport.

I'm not sure if this means only the human food chain.
 
FionaM12 said:
It's not illegal to bury people on your own land. I don't know about horses. :D
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LOL I can think of a few of them I'd like to bury.
I have two horses buried in the field and had two cremated (middle of winter so burial out of the question) but I know there's issues regarding waterways, ditches etc so I had the graves fairly central. Bit of a pet cemetary as several dogs aswell over the years. At least I know when I meet my maker thats where my ashes will go.
 
Yep, only the human food chain. I can only speak fir Germany where they can be slaughtered if not signed out but if signed out have to be destroyed by a vet and then collected as special waste. All owners can get insurance against the disposal cost via the German Defra equivalent for EUR 10 per year (or 2.50 per animal of you have more than 4).
 
I'd have no problems if any of mine went in a pie - as long as they died happy.

However, the only one who is fit for human consumption is Beau the Welshie. I threaten to turn him into burgers on a regular basis as he's such a grumpy obstinate little git. :D
 
muffinmunsh said:
... And on the topic of eating horse meat ... If you have eaten salami, chances are you have eaten horse.
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Ooohh - Good job I don't like salami. Suspected I ate horse meat in Tunisia as when we asked the waiter what we were eating all we could understand was its something you ride ? maybe camel?:eek:
 
I've tried zebra and I found it a bit sickly and horrid tasting. Crocodile is nice surprisingly (I thought I would find it disgusting!).
 
cambrica said:
I have two horses buried in the field and had two cremated (middle of winter so burial out of the question) but I know there's issues regarding waterways, ditches etc so I had the graves fairly central. Bit of a pet cemetary as several dogs aswell over the years. At least I know when I meet my maker thats where my ashes will go.
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It's not that different to bury people on your own land. I can't remember exactly what the procedure is (I used the work in a funeral director's) but yes you have to check for water courses, distance from dwellings, check with local authority etc. But if you died at the same time, you could in theory be buried on your horse! :D
 
FionaM12 said:
It's not that different to bury people on your own land. I can't remember exactly what the procedure is (I used the work in a funeral director's) but yes you have to check for water courses, distance from dwellings, check with local authority etc. But if you died at the same time, you could in theory be buried on your horse! :D
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We had my old pony buried and I remember something to do with water courses, distances etc etc. He was injected too which can also throw a spanner in the works but as long as you check with the local authorities then should be ok if fits all criteria.
 
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