“The well-being of both our guests and animals is of the utmost importance,” the rodeo said in a statement.
HOUSTON — A steer was euthanized earlier this week after being injured during an event at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the rodeo said in a statement.
The injury happened during a steer wrestling event on Wednesday, March 11.
“The Rodeo’s on-site veterinarian immediately evaluated the animal and after careful assessment, determined that euthanasia was the most humane course of action,” the rodeo said in a statement.
HLSR said it has licensed veterinarians on-site throughout the course of the rodeo and the Houston SPCA monitors the livestock welfare daily.
“The well-being of both our guests and animals is of the utmost importance to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™,” HSLR said in the statement.
It’s not clear exactly how the steer was injured.
Read the rodeo’s full statement below:
“On March 11, a steer was injured during the steer wrestling event. The Rodeo’s on-site veterinarian immediately evaluated the animal and after careful assessment, determined that euthanasia was the most humane course of action.
“The well-being of both our guests and animals is of the utmost importance to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™. Licensed veterinary professionals are on-site throughout the event to provide immediate care when needed, and the Houston SPCA is also present daily to monitor livestock welfare.
“RODEOHOUSTON® is committed to the responsible care and safety of all participating animals. As with any athletic event involving animals, injuries can occasionally occur, but we take every measure to ensure livestock receive prompt, professional medical attention and are treated with the highest standards of care.”
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