AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Program 2024 RD&E Snapshot
Message from the Panel Chair Dr Catherine Chicken, Chair, AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Advisory Panel During the past 12 months, key research investments made by the...
THOROUGHBRED HORSES
Australian thoroughbreds from birth to racing
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Published: 18 Nov 2019
Author(s): Dr Adelene S. M. Wong , Dr Meredith Flash, Professor Mark Stevenson , Professor James Gilkerson
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AgriFutures Australia invests in research and development to advance the Australian thoroughbred industry. The majority of its investment is directed towards improving animal wellbeing.
New research funded by the AgriFutures™ Thoroughbred Horses Program and based on a survey and industry data outlines five recommendations for further research, development and extension (RD&E) for the wellbeing of young horses before they commence racing.
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