Should pet greyhounds have to wear muzzles?
In some Australian jurisdictions, there is a compulsory requirement for pet greyhounds to wear a muzzle in public. Greyhound muzzling...
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Why does the RSPCA oppose the export of racing greyhounds?
RSPCA Australia opposes the export of Australian racing greyhounds because it puts them at significant risk of poor animal welfare... -
What are the animal welfare issues with Thoroughbred horse racing?
This article provides a summary of the key problems associated with the horse racing industry that need to be resolved... -
What happens to horses that leave the racing industry?
Horses may leave the racing industry at any stage of their life, as foals, during training, during their racing career... -
What are the animal welfare issues associated with horse jumps racing?
Jumps racing poses many welfare risks to racehorses which can result in significant pain, injury, distress and death. Thoroughbred jumps... -
What is the RSPCA’s view on racing two-year-old horses?
The average age at which Thoroughbred horses commence racing is three years, but in Australia, some horses start their racing... -
What is the RSPCA’s view on whips in Thoroughbred racing?
The RSPCA is opposed to the use of whips for the purpose of enhancing performance in racing due to the... -
What is pigeon rotavirus and what should be done to stop it spreading in racing pigeons?
Pigeon rotavirus causes a highly infectious and fatal disease. The virus was first detected in racing pigeons in Western Australia... -
What is the RSPCA’s view on pigeon racing?
Pigeon racing poses many welfare risks. Racing pigeons may be susceptible to predator attack from birds of prey or other... -
What are the animal welfare issues with rodeos?
A rodeo is a form of entertainment or sport where horses and cattle are used to demonstrate what the organisers say are... -
What are the animal welfare issues with greyhound racing?
RSPCA Australia considers that there are significant ongoing animal welfare problems in the greyhound racing industry. Some of the key... -
Should horse races be permitted in very hot weather?
Horse racing inherently poses significant risks to animal welfare. Racing horses in very hot weather places them at significant risk... -
What is the RSPCA’s view on the use of tongue ties in horse racing?
A tongue tie is a large band (leather/rubber or lycra/neoprene) that is tightly wrapped around a horse’s tongue and then... -
Is the use of live baits and lures in greyhound racing illegal?
RSPCA Australia is opposed to the use of live animals or animal carcasses or any part of an animal as... -
Should greyhound races be permitted in very hot weather?
Greyhound racing inherently poses significant risks to animal welfare. Racing greyhounds in very hot weather places them at significant risk... -
How are horses affected by fatigue in jumps racing?
Fatigue, falls and collisions are negative experiences which may cause mental distress in jumps racing horses as well as physical... -
Why do horses die from competing in jumps racing?
Jumps racing results in the death of racehorses for several reasons including catastrophic injuries, performance-restricting injuries and poor performance. The... -
Are whips used in horse harness racing?
Concerns regarding the use of whips in Thoroughbred racing have increased in recent years but there has been less focus... -
Do racehorses need to be whipped for performance and safety?
The need and right to whip racehorses merely for sport and wagering is being increasingly questioned by the community due...