From horse to plate: GAIA calls for an end to horse meat in Belgium

GAIA, a Belgian animal rights organization, is calling for an end to the consumption of horse meat in the country. Their campaign, "From horse to plate," aims to have equids recognized as companion animals and to prohibit the slaughter and commercialization of horse meat in Belgium. A recent investigation by GAIA found that horse DNA was present in snacks sold in various chip shops across Belgium, raising concerns about transparency in food labeling.

The organization is advocating for equids to be excluded from the food chain altogether, citing issues with traceability and falsified documents in the horse-meat sector. GAIA's campaign has already led to changes in sourcing policies by major retailers, but they continue to push for a complete ban on the consumption and commercialization of horse meat in Belgium. They are urging Belgian citizens to support their petition to end the journey of horses from being companions to ending up on plates.