We could reduce the slaughter of racehorses if we breed them for longer racing careers
- Written by Paul McGreevy, Professor of Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare Science, University of Sydney
The slaughter of horses bred for racing in Australia, as revealed in the ABC’s investigation, highlights the challenge of what to do with racehorses when their careers are over.
The ABC has questioned the racing industry’s claim that fewer than 1% of horses retiring from racing each year end up at an abattoir or knackery.
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