Horse

:This article discusses ungulate mammals. For other meanings of horse, see Horse (disambiguation).

Miscellaneous

Zodiac

The horse features in the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. See: Horse (Zodiac).

Related Topics:
Chinese zodiac - Chinese calendar - Horse (Zodiac)

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Horse meat

:Main article: horse meat

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Horse meat has been used as food for animals and humans throughout the ages. Although consumption by humans is considered abhorrent by some people in the United Kingdom, the US, and Australia, it is eaten in many other parts of the world and is an export industry in the USA.

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United Kingdom - US - Australia

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Mare's milk is used by peoples with large horse-herds, such as the Mongols. They may let it ferment to produce kumys. However, mares produce a much lower yield of milk than do cows.

Related Topics:
Mare's milk - Mongols - Kumys - Cow

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