RSPCA Policy C08 Rodeos
| 8.1 | The RSPCA opposes rodeos and rodeo schools because of the inherent risk of pain, injury, suffering, or distress to the animals involved. The use of painful devices such as flank straps, spurs and electric prods contributes to suffering associated with this sport. |
| 8.2 | A suitably qualified veterinarian must be onsite while a rodeo or rodeo school is being conducted to ensure prompt and appropriate veterinary care is provided to animals as required. A veterinary report must be submitted to the government regulator regarding the condition and use of the animals. The report, which should include details of injuries, death, and distress (e.g. fear), should be publicly available. |
RSPCA policies reflect the best available evidence to direct and guide RSPCA and others, to promote and achieve good animal welfare outcomes.
Reference to ‘the RSPCA’ or ‘RSPCA’ in this document means RSPCA Australia and each of the RSPCA Australia member Societies.
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