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16/02/2011

The number of horses being slaughtered for meat in the UK doubled between 2008 and 2010. Anna Hill hears from an abattoir owner who says more owners should consider the option.

The owner of a horse abattoir says more horse owners should consider having their animals slaughtered for meat. The number of animals killed this way doubled between 2008 and 2010. Anna Hill hears arguments it's a humane alternative to neglecting a horse in old age.

A Parliamentary report recommends a return to headage payments - farmers being paid per animal they keep - despite this being phased out on conservation grounds seven years ago.

Presented by Anna Hill and produced by Anne-Marie Bullock.

15 minutes

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Wed 16 Feb 2011 05:45

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  • Wed 16 Feb 2011 05:45

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