Horsemeat is Deadly to Humans: Ann M. Marini

Ann M. Marini, Ph.D., M.D. Explains to Legislators Why Horsemeat is Deadly to Humans(...)

... We show that 18 American Thoroughbred race horses were given race day phenylbutazone (bute) at various times (0.25-48 months) prior to being sent to slaughter for human consumption. As you may or may not know, racetracks around the country allow race day bute and the administration of bute is documented on the Equibase database that is available to the public. We also showed that 16 rescued thoroughbred race horses were given race day bute...


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