THOROUGHBRED HORSES 
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Published: 10 Jan 2022
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DownloadAs the world continues to adapt to increasing temperatures, Australian researchers have undertaken a study to understand how hotter summers are affecting the fertility of thoroughbred stallions. New guidelines, formed as a result of the University of Newcastle study, are helping to inform owners and stud managers on how the impact of these conditions can be mitigated to protect stallion fertility and enhance animal welfare standards.
A large proportion of barren mares have endometritis, which can result in failure to conceive, early embryonic death and irregular oestrous cycles. Poor uterine health...
This study looked at yearling radiographic reports of 8,660 Australian thoroughbreds to determine the number and type of common radiographic lesions that occur in Australian...
Welcome to the annual AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Program RD&E Snapshot, my first as Chair of the Advisory Panel. As this RD&E Snapshot goes into the...
With staff shortages impacting all agricultural and farming industries across Australia, thoroughbred farms are finding it increasingly difficult to attract and retain staff. An additional...
Chlamydia psittaci is a bacteria that typically infects birds and can infect other species, including horses and people. Not only does this potentially lethal bacteria...
Diarrhoea is common in foals and can lead to illness and death. Despite up to 80% of foals developing diarrhoea within the first six months...
Thoroughbred breeders across Victoria will have greater access to fully funded, confidential foetal post-mortems during the 2023 foaling season, putting them on the front foot...
Thoroughbred breeders across NSW will have greater access to fully funded, confidential foetal post-mortems during the 2023 foaling season, putting them on the front foot...
