WA racing industry overhaul to track the welfare and whereabouts of retired racehorses

The WA Government has announced sweeping changes to the state's racehorse industry in a bid to increase welfare standards, including the introduction of measures to track the condition and whereabouts of retired racehorses.

The plan includes a range of new and expanded initiatives which would increase the power the government has to conduct random inspections on abattoirs and knackeries that accept racehorses for processing.

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Article written by: Herlyn Kaur