THOROUGHBRED HORSES 
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.
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....
