Europe stymies beef imports while concurrently shorting the animal feed market, which collectively makes meat higher-priced for consumers and also creates a market for substitution. Now the EU has reported 16 cases of horse DNA being found in product labeled beef in seven member states. A Horse is a Horse The EU reported 16 cases of horse DNA being found in product labeled beef in seven member states. This is considered an improvement due to a monitoring system that was established. The Humane Society International used the news to demand that horse meat imports be blocked, charging that supplying countries treat the animals badly. However, EU Health Commissioner Tony Borg kindly responded by saying Europe should first work on improving i...

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