THOROUGHBRED HORSES 
48 pages
Published: 31 May 2016
Author(s): RIRDC
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This compendium outlines the findings of the 20 projects under the National Hendra Virus Research Program; the collaborative effort leading to a better understanding of Hendra virus. This understanding will lead to improved management of flying foxes and horses when selecting strategies to mitigate the risk of Hendra virus infection in Australia. Eight of these projects were managed by the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, eight were managed by the NHMRC, and the remaining four by the Queensland and the New South Wales State Governments.
The Australian thoroughbred breeding industry is a significant contributor to the national economy, generating more than $1.16 billion annually. As the second-largest industry of its...
Concerns regarding the current thoroughbred yearling sales endoscopy process has led to a lack of confidence in the system, with stakeholders questioning whether it is...
Fertility varies significantly between thoroughbred stallions, and the time delay in pregnancy diagnosis – 14 days between breeding and knowing the outcome – limits the...
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...
The Australian thoroughbred industry is a significant economic and cultural sector, yet faces the persistent challenge of Rhodococcus equi-induced bronchopneumonia, colloquially known as ‘rattles’. This...
The primary objective of the Identifying revenue opportunities for AgriFutures Australia’s rural industries project was to identify potential new and alternate revenue sources within 28...
Hendra virus (HeV) is a lethal pathogen of major concern to the equine industry in eastern Australia. Currently, conclusive diagnosis of HeV is only possible...
Prevent the spread of diseases between horses and humans through proactive protection. Equine fetal loss/abortions pose a risk to human health in the form of...
