Article: Thoroughbred industry welfare initiative announced
By Phillip Bate
THE Thoroughbred industry has come together to announce a strategy to develop a national horse welfare regime.
Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA), the Australian Trainers' Association (ATA) and the Australian Jockeys' Association (AJA) along with other stakeholders have established an Independent Working Group (IWG).
This will review the current welfare landscape in the Australian Thoroughbred industry, look to world's best practice, consult with participants in the industry, and draw upon the learnings from other animal industries…