2023 PRCA Annual Report

The PRCA livestock program continues to collect specific study data regarding livestock welfare.

exceptional care for animal athletes

The PRCA Livestock Program is committed to the proper care and treatment of animal athletes used in ProRodeo.

• Hosted the 14th annual political fundraiser at the 2023 Wrangler NFR. Over 90 individuals attended, including United States Senators and Representatives. • Continued with the coalition of more than 40 organizations in op position to Los Angeles City Council rodeo ban and introduced alter nate language to the Council’s ordinance. LIVESTOCK WELFARE efforts IN 2023 included: • Continued with rodeo livestock reporting and inquiry program to improve the safety percentages of all rodeo livestock.

PRCA Photo by Natalie McFarland

“The PRCA upholds the standard of humane care of rodeo animal athletes, and in my professional opinion rodeo remains a healthy, humane, family oriented sport.” ~ Dr. Jennifer Schleining, equine veterinarian

Consistent proper treatment of animals by PRCA members - in and out of the arena - has been well documented by vet erinarians who have witnessed the health and condition of the animals first hand.

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