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WA Racing Authority Buys Farm For Retirees

West Australia's governing body has bought Touchstone Farm to develop its retraining and rehoming program for retired racehorses. Racing and Wagering Western Australia says the breeding and agistment property will be turned into a multi-purpose facility to support the WA Racehorse Welfare Plan announced last week to address concerns over traceability, rehoming, and abattoirs and[...]
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WA Moves To Keep Track Of Racehorse Fate

The West Australian government is moving to ensure oversight of racehorses from birth until death after a recent ABC report showed the animals being tormented at a Queensland abbatoir. Currently, Racing and Wagering Western Australia only keeps track of racehorses until retirement. Racing and gaming minister Paul Papalia told parliament on Tuesday there were gaps[...]
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