Horsemeat scandal

How Horses Are Farmed and Killed

Horses are highly sociable animals that form strong bonds within their group; both with family members and other, non-related horses. They were first domesticated to be used for their milk and meat and also as transport. Since horse meat is not popularly consumed in the UK, 94 per cent of it is exported with just six per cent remaining in the UK — sold to meat markets, butchers and individual customers.