Mass slaughter of Australian racehorses prompts investigation

Foot of racehorses being allegedly mass slaughtered at abattoirs and knackeries in New South Wales and Queensland has prompted Australian officials to launch an investigation into suspected animal cruelty. Reportedly, 'disturbing' foot shot before and at time of slaughter which was aired on a news channel has aroused widespre anger. 

According to report, many racehorses were being slaughtered in New South Wales and Queensland for pet food and human consumption. Such incidents are taking place despite industry rules that guarantee animal welfare.

In Australia, slaughter of racehorses is t considered illegal as per laws. However, as per rules of Racing NSW,  retired racehorses should be rehomed.

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"Destruction of animals on an industrial scale"

mass slaughter has drawn criticism from people. Appalled at practice, et and animal behaviour professional at Sydney University Paul McGreevy said that destruction of animals is on an industrial scale. We are seeing animals suffering, he said speaking to foreign media. one in industry of racing can ever defend something like this, he ded.

As per claims, around 300 racehorses have been slaughtered in a period of 22 days in an abattoir in Queensland. In 2017, Racing NSW passed a rule that retired racehorse would be sent to any slaughterhouse. meat is sold for human consumption in Europe and Asia.

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People involved in sport feel disgusted

Speaking about foot, NSW Racing Minister Kevin Anderson said that it me people involved in sport feel disgusted. national industry body, Racing Australia said that it should le to serious legal action. Stating that it never h potential to track retired racehorses, body reiterated demands for a national register to be maintained. industry has drawn backlash from animal welfare groups such as Royal Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) among many ors. It said that authorities did t have control over how animals were treated. 

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(With inputs from ncies)