A company called United Equine wants to build a horse-processing plant near Mountain Grove, Mo. Unified Equine has been working on its business model for two years, reports KY3 News. When federal legislation in November brought back the ability for the USDA to inspect horse slaughter plants, the Wyoming company got serious about finding its flagship location. The project currently is in a feasibility study,
"We wanted a state that was supportive of our efforts, and the folks in Missouri are 100 percent on board with what we're trying to do and how we're trying to do it," said Sue Wallis, chief executive officer of Unified Equine, as well as a Wyoming state legislator. She added that she hopes to have it open this year.