Horse meat, one of Italy's most popular culinary delicacies, is under threat from a cross party proposal to ban its sale.
By Nick Pisa in Rome
Published: 6:20AM GMT 08 Feb 2010
Italy is the largest consumer of horsemeat in Europe with more than 48,000 metric tonnes eaten every year and it is a common dish among youngsters because of its high iron content.Published: 6:20AM GMT 08 Feb 2010
According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation 213,000 horses are slaughtered in Italy every year but now politicians from all parties are considering banning its slaughter and sale.
Francesca Martini, a minster with the Italian health ministry and a member of the ruling Right-wing coalition, has put forward the bill, arguing that the "dignity of horses should be respected".
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