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...
THOROUGHBRED HORSES
Health and Safety in Australian Horse Racing
47 pages
Published: 30 Mar 2011
Author(s): Foote, C., McIntosh, A. , V\'Landys, P. , Bulloch, K.
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This RIRDC report describes risk factors associated with injuries to jockeys involved in Thoroughbred racing and evaluates currently available safety equipment and standards.
Firstly, stewards’ reports and insurance claim data were analysed to obtain an accurate indication of the incidence and risk factors associated with horse falls in Thoroughbred racing. The second part of the project involved the implementation of a national incident database to allow for analysis of current injury priorities to both horse and rider, and to enable ongoing review of the effectiveness of intervention strategies, such as the introduction of new helmets and alternative body protectors.
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