Article: Horse welfare taskforce receives federal support

The head of a new horse welfare taskforce, Denis Napthine, has welcomed support from federal agriculture minister David Littleproud, who has promised to make federal department resources available to the working group.

Mr Littleproud strongly endorsed the new welfare taskforce on Friday, which has been formed to research better post-retirement outcomes for racehorses.

The Nationals deputy leader, who has taken over the agriculture portfolio from Bridget McKenzie in the past month, has committed to putting thoroughbred welfare on the agenda at the next AgMin meeting later this month, promising to make the resources of the federal department available to the independent working group tasked with the research…