THOROUGHBRED HORSES

AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Program 2020 Research, Development & Extension Snapshot

A close-up of a brown thoroughbred wearing a halter, shown in profile against a rural backdrop, features on the cover of the AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Program 2020 Research, Development & Extension Snapshot. Text and logos appear on the image.
  • 90 pages

  • Published: 30 Nov 2020

  • ISBN: 978-1-76053-106-5

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The thoroughbred breeding industry in Australia is responsible for generating more than $1.16 billion to the Australian economy and is the second largest in the world. The AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Program invests in high-impact research, development and extension (RD&E) that improves the profitability and sustainability of the Australian thoroughbred industry.

This snapshot report provides an overview of the Thoroughbred Horses Program and its RD&E investments that aim to improve breeding outcomes, reduce the incidence and impact of diseases and parasites, improve safety for industry participants and welfare for horses, promote education and training, industry planning, and reducing injuries in horses.