HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A steer was injured during the steer wrestling event at the Rodeo on Wednesday, according to a statement from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
According to the Houston Rodeo, the on-site veterinarian determined that euthanasia was the most humane course of action for the injured steer.
The Houston Rodeo provided the following statement after the incident:
“The well-being of both our guests and animals is of the utmost importance to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.”
The Rodeo says that the Houston SPCA is present daily to monitor its livestock welfare.
This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.