Our welfare commitment
To support the best standards of care for racing animals at all stages of their lives
Racing in Western Australia is subject to strict governance and integrity measures.
Animals are the stars of our sport and we strive to uphold the highest standards of care from birth to retirement and beyond - constantly evolving our welfare standards.
Our comprehensive welfare strategy, supported by a robust regulatory framework, ensures that we achieve the best standards through evidence-based decisions, transparent data, and effective, measurable advances in animal welfare.
Our vision
To set the highest standard in animal welfare for the West Australian racing community.
Our mission
To support the best standards of care for racing animals at all stages of their lives
How do we achieve this?
- Evidence-based decisions.
- Transparent and dependable data.
- Impactful and measurable advances in animal welfare.
FOCUS AREAS
Equine
- Traceability: continue to develop and effectively monitor full lifecycle tracking for all horses bred for racing.
- Racing: enhance existing practices and regulations to support the welfare and safety of all racehorses.
- Post-racing: continue to support and assist horses in their transition beyond the racing industry.
- Culture and education: maintain a culture whereby the welfare of the horses is at the forefront of all decisions.
Greyhound
- Governance: continue to be forward thinking and leaders in setting the standards that maximise welfare during all stages of a greyhound’s life.
- Racing: enhance existing practices and regulations to support the welfare and safety of all greyhounds.
- Rehoming: further support the adoption of retired greyhounds, through advances in rehoming practices.
- Culture and education: maintain a culture whereby the welfare of the greyhounds is at the forefront of all decisions.
