Using tranquillisers on racehorses is ethically questionable and puts horses and riders at risk
- Written by Paul McGreevy, Professor, School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney
hedgehog94/ShutterstockAustralia’s horse racing industry is in the spotlight after recent allegations of tranquilliser use on horses so they can be “worked” (exercised) between race days.
A recent ABC report stated workers in the Australian racing industry allege horses are being routinely medicated for track work at the peril of...
