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The shocking use of 'jiggers' in horse racing

  • Written by Paul McGreevy, Professor of Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare Science, University of Sydney
The shocking use of 'jiggers' in horse racingViolence towards animals can never be condoned, whether in horse racing or to animals in general.Shutterstock/gabriel

Trainer Darren Weir will not contest three charges for alleged possession of electronic devices used to give shocks to horses, according to a statement released by Racing Victoria earlier today.

The statement says assistant trainer...

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