Thoroughbred Horses Research Update

Project overview: Thoroughbred Breeding Industry Workforce Strategy

Australia’s thoroughbred breeding industry faces labour shortages, unclear career pathways and training gaps. This project overview outlines a practical workforce strategy to improve skills, retention...

Equine fetal post-mortem guidelines for veterinarians

Curious about the AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Program?

The AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Program invests in research, development and extension (RD&E) that strengthens Australia’s Thoroughbred breeding industry. Our purpose is simple: use your levy to deliver meaningful, practical innovation that improves horse welfare, boosts productivity, enhances sustainability and helps breeders prepare for future challenges and opportunities. Innovation isn’t a side project — it sits at the centre of everything we do. From cutting‑edge reproductive tools and new diagnostic tests to foal survival resources and workforce development initiatives, every investment is designed to deliver real‑world benefits for the industry.

Project snapshot: Understanding a Recessive Embryo-Lethal Genotype in Australian Thoroughbred Horses

This report explores a common genetic issue linked to early pregnancy loss in Australian Thoroughbred horses. It explains how better understanding this risk can help...

Project snapshot: Genomic insights into multi-drug resistant Salmonella in Australian Thoroughbreds

Genomic insights into multi-drug resistant Salmonella in Australian Thoroughbreds is a research project investigating the genetic makeup of Salmonella strains affecting Thoroughbred horses in Australia....

Pocket guide: Winning against worms - An industry guide to best practice internal parasite management in Australian Thoroughbred horses

This pocket guide provides evidence-based, best practice approaches in an Australian context. It is designed to help stud owners, farm managers and staff: Reduce worm...

Pocket guide: Best practice internal parasite management in Australian Thoroughbred horses - A veterinarian’s guide

This pocket guide will assist veterinarians working with Thoroughbred horses to: Advise clients on best practice internal parasite management which aligns with current research Understand...

Project overview: Using Behavioural Science to Enhance Extension and Adoption Outcomes in the Thoroughbred Horse Industry

This project addresses a critical gap between high‑quality research and real‑world practice by identifying the social, attitudinal and contextual factors that influence adoption. Through a...

Snapshot: Antimicrobial prescribing guidelines for horses

This document represents the first comprehensive resource providing detailed guidance on the management and treatment of common bacterial diseases in horses in Australia. Key highlights...

Project overview: A strategy to increase demand for retired Thoroughbreds in Australia

The Thoroughbred industry in Australia is the second largest in the world, both in terms of breeding and the number of races held. The industry...

Project overview: AMR equine modules and supporting materials

The requirement for increased antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) across all industries and the knowledge that sub-optimal prescribing occurs in the veterinary industry dictates that work to...

Antimicrobial prescribing guidelines for horses in Australia

Antimicrobials are commonly used to treat equine infections, but complications with therapy are also relatively common. Antimicrobial-associated diarrhoea (Section 6), immune mediated diseases and nephrotoxicity...