Queensland orders inquiry into treatment of racehorses after abattoir footage

Annastacia Palaszczuk announces independent investigation and says the images of animal cruelty and slaughter were ‘disturbing’

An urgent inquiry into the treatment of retired racehorses has been ordered by the Queensland government, less than a week after an ABC report alleged widespread acts of animal cruelty against racehorses.

Last week the 7.30 program showed graphic images of horses being beaten, kicked and shocked with electric prods while they lay dying in abattoirs, and raised questions about the racing industry’s claims about its rehoming program for racehorses.

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