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Panel Seeks Horse Welfare Solutions

A thoroughbred industry panel has called for submissions on how to improve the welfare of horses leaving the racing and breeding industries. Chaired by former Victorian premier Denis Napthine, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Welfare Working Group (TAWWG), will build submissions into report due to be released later this year. The TAWWG also intends to meet with[...]
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Racing Qld Contributes To Bushfire Appeal

Racing Queensland has joined other thoroughbred industry bodies in pledging $15,000 to the bushfire appeal. At the opening of the Magic Millions Yearling Sale on the Gold Coast, chief executive Brendan Parnell said Racing Queensland was keen to support other industry participants including Thoroughbred Breeders Australia who were helping with the fire appeal. TBA has[...]
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Horse Welfare Fears Fail To Spook Pollies

Political heavyweights have united behind Australia's under-fire horse racing industry, with fresh welfare concerns failing to spook lawmakers. Racing figures met with political leaders from both sides of the divide on Tuesday night for an annual event at Parliament House in Canberra. The event followed last week's 7.30 investigation, showing graphic footage of workers at[...]
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Racehorse Breeders Call For Transparency

More must be done to ensure thoroughbred racehorses are tracked and accounted for after their careers, a peak body says. Thoroughbred Breeders Australia says those governing the industry must act along with participants to reinforce the post-racing programs which include rehoming retired horses. On the eve of the showcase Caulfield Cup in Melbourne and The[...]
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Stud And Stable Staff To Be Recognised

Some of the unsung heroes of the Australian racing and breeding industry will be recognised and celebrated at the Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards. This year's awards ceremony – an initiative of Thoroughbred Breeders Australia and Racing Australia and sponsored by global racing and breeding operation Godolphin – is in Sydney on Friday when[...]
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