Horsemeat consumption in France: Determinants and sustainable market perspectives

Lamy, Arnaud; Costa, Sandrine; Vial, Céline; Badji, Ikpidi; Carrère, Myriam; Rollet, Pascaline; Amiot, Marie-Josèphe

doi:10.1016/j.meatsci.2022.109083

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“…It is true that equids represent only 4 × 10 −3 % of livestock for meat production in Europe [182] but, due to its high nutritional value, horse meat consumption is gaining some interest in several countries [59]. In addition, recent studies showed that there is a rising potential to increase the consumption of horse meat in European countries [183,184]. However, there are still strong emotional and cultural reasons preventing consumers from eating horse-derived foods [185].…”

Section: Environmental Impact Of Grazing Equinesmentioning

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Nutritional Quality and Socio-Ecological Benefits of Mare Milk Produced under Grazing Management

Blanco-Doval,

Barron,

Aldai

2024

Foods

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This review discusses the scientific evidence that supports the nutritional value of mare milk and how its properties are essentially achieved when mares are managed under grazing conditions. Mare milk’s similarity with the chemical composition of human milk makes this food and its derived products not only suitable for human consumption but also an interesting food regarding human health. The contribution of horse breeding under grazing management to other socio-ecological benefits generated by equine farms is also highlighted. Both the high added value of mare milk and the socio-ecological benefits derived from pasture-based systems could be explored to improve the performance of equine farms located in arid and semi-arid areas or in regions with moderately harsh environmental conditions as equids have a strong adaptation capacity.

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Section: Environmental Impact Of Grazing Equinesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Nutritional Quality and Socio-Ecological Benefits of Mare Milk Produced under Grazing Management

Blanco-Doval,

Barron,

Aldai

2024

Foods

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An exploratory study on the quality of the Longissimus thoracis et lumborum muscle of impala (Aepyceros melampus), mountain reedbuck (Redunca fulvorufula) and springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) in South Africa

Hlohlongoane,

Marume,

Chikwanha

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Unveiling Genetic Potential for Equine Meat Production: A Bioinformatics Approach

Šimon,

Kaić,

Potočnik

2024

Animals

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In view of the predicted significant increase in global meat production, alternative sources such as horsemeat are becoming increasingly important due to their lower environmental impact and high nutritional value. This study aimed to identify SNP markers on the GeneSeek® Genomic Profiler™ Equine (Neogen, Lansing, MI, USA) that are important for horsemeat production traits. First, orthologous genes related to meat yield in cattle and common genes between horses and cattle within QTLs for body size and weight were identified. Markers for these genes were then evaluated based on predicted variant consequences, GERP scores, and positions within constrained elements and orthologous regulatory regions in pigs. A total of 268 markers in 57 genes related to meat production were analyzed. This resulted in 27 prioritized SNP markers in 22 genes, including notable markers in LCORL, LASP1, IGF1R, and MSTN. These results will benefit smallholder farmers by providing genetic insights for selective breeding that could improve meat yield. This study also supports future large-scale genetic analyses such as GWAS and Genomic Best Linear Unbiased Prediction (GBLUP). The results of this study may be helpful in improving the accuracy of genomic breeding values. However, limitations include reliance on bioinformatics without experimental validation. Future research can validate these markers and consider a wider range of traits to ensure accuracy in equine breeding.

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Horsemeat consumption in France: Determinants and sustainable market perspectives

Cited by 3 publications

References 31 publications

Nutritional Quality and Socio-Ecological Benefits of Mare Milk Produced under Grazing Management

Nutritional Quality and Socio-Ecological Benefits of Mare Milk Produced under Grazing Management

An exploratory study on the quality of the Longissimus thoracis et lumborum muscle of impala (Aepyceros melampus), mountain reedbuck (Redunca fulvorufula) and springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) in South Africa

Unveiling Genetic Potential for Equine Meat Production: A Bioinformatics Approach

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