Most of the 4,000 racehorses slaughtered in abbatoirs since 2019 were trained in Ireland, a BBC investigation has found. Racing is bracing itself ahead of a Panorama broadcast on Monday evening which will focus on the fate of racehorses after their careers have ended. Veterinary experts have offered their views to the programme, outlining concerns about the manner of slaughter as well as the transport of horses, especially those with potential injuries. A leading trainer also features as three of the horses concerned were reportedly trained by them. The programme claims at least 4,000 racehorses have been slaughtered in abattoirs since 2019, with "most, but not all" trained in Ireland.

Source: Irish Independent July 19, 2021 05:48 UTC