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Animal Welfare Act 1993 makes it compulsory for rodeos in Tasmania to be run under a prescribed code of practice. Currently, the prescribed code is the nationally developed 'Standards for the Care and Treatment of Rodeo Livestock'. This document can be accessed at the following link:
Standards for the Care and Treatment of Rodeo Livestock (137Kb)It is important to note that the Animal Welfare Act also states that a veterinary surgeon must be present at all Tasmanian rodeos.
To report animal cruelty:
RSPCA Inspectorate
Phone: 1300 139 947
Email: reportit@rspcatas.org.au
For further information on Animal Welfare Guidelines: