Date on Honors Thesis
5-2025
Major
Business Administration
Minor
Equine Science
Examining Committee Member
Dr. Shea Porr, Advisor
Examining Committee Member
Dr. Lydia O'Sullivan, Committee Member
Examining Committee Member
Dr. Sarah Lefebvre, Committee Member
Abstract/Description
The objective of this project was to see if there was a difference in views between lay publications in the media and industry professionals regarding welfare issues occurring at equine racetracks. This study focused on the issues of drug usage and racing-related injuries in racehorses. This project examined current lay publications versus surveys of industry professionals discussing the specific welfare issues. These lay publications were reviewed and summarized for comparison to the industry professionals’ responses to the survey.
Recommended Citation
Burris, Olivia, "Differences Between Media and Industry Professionals’ Views on Welfare Issues at Equine Racetracks in The United States" (2025). Honors College Theses. 259.
https://digitalcommons.murraystate.edu/honorstheses/259
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Animal Sciences Commons, Business Administration, Management, and Operations Commons, Marketing Commons