Probe ordered into 'industrial' slaughter of Aussie racehorses
Probe ordered into 'industrial' slaughter of Aussie racehorses
Sydney (AFP) - The secret and "industrial scale" killing of retired Australian racehorses will be examined in a government inquiry, officials said Tuesday, after an outcry over alleged animal cruelty.
AFP
AFP
Who's responsible for the slaughtered ex-racehorses, and what can be done?
Who's responsible for the slaughtered ex-racehorses, and what can be done?
This weekend saw protests at Caulfield racecourse, following a shocking report last week on the ABC’s 7:30 program on the fate of thousands of racehorses in Australia.
The Conversation
The Conversation
How do we create responsibility in horse racing?
How do we create responsibility in horse racing?
The shocking treatment and slaughter of retired racehorses stems from more than just a lack of rule enforcement in the industry. But there is a way forward.
Crikey
Crikey
Vet at Queensland horse abattoir made nine animal welfare reports this year
Federal minister Bridget McKenzie says she has asked state government what happened to reports from the Meramist abattoir in Caboolture
The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Animal cruelty inquiry to investigate 'deeply disturbing' racehorse abuse at abattoirs
An independent inquiry will investigate the treatment of retired racehorses and allegations of animal cruelty at abattoirs, the Queensland Premier announces.
ABC News
ABC News
Horse racing must change, or the court of public opinion will bury it
In the wake of a shocking ABC report on the dismal end of many racehorses’ lives in slaughterhouses, many Australians are questioning whether the horse racing industry can operate ethically.
The Conversation
The Conversation