THOROUGHBRED HORSES 
56 pages
Published: 3 Dec 2019
Author(s): Glen Hardy, Paul Limoli
ISBN: 978-1-76053-011-2
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DownloadAustralia has the second largest thoroughbred breeding industry in the world with 660 stud farms across the country, predominantly in NSW, VIC and QLD. These stud farms supply thoroughbred horses to both the
domestic and overseas markets.
This report provides an assessment of the size and scope of the thoroughbred breeding sector in Australia. It demonstrates the value-added economic impact, job creation and export impacts of the thoroughbred breeding sector on the Australian economy. Furthermore, it illustrates the social and community impacts of the breeding industry in terms of volunteerism, history, education and training and the environment.
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...
This blueprint serves as a resource for those interested in the thoroughbred horse industry and provides essential fast facts alongside the fundamental themes highlighted in...
The re-emergence of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Indonesia in 2022 has emphasised the need for Australia to be prepared for a potential incursion....
