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. AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Program invests in high-impact RD&E that improves the sustainability, productivity and competitiveness of the Australian thoroughbred industry.
THOROUGHBRED HORSES / 07.12.23 New research focused on Australian thoroughbreds is now available to help understand the impact of a range of lesions on a yearling’s potential racing performance.
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THOROUGHBRED HORSES / 05.09.23 Two years after finishing school, Audrey was working as a barista and looking for career options outside of the 9-to-5 grind when she came across the Fast Track program on Facebook which sparked her interest.
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THOROUGHBRED HORSES / 11.07.23 In honour of Les Young’s lifetime commitment to the thoroughbred and racing industry, AgriFutures Australia has announced the establishment of a new scholarship – the Les Young Scholarship.
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THOROUGHBRED HORSES / 02.06.23 The results of more than four years of research, funded through the AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horse Program, indicate resistance in intestinal parasites to commonly used dewormers is widespread across all major thoroughbred breeding regions. Tests carried out on more than 3,400 faecal samples from 78 thoroughbred breeding operations across Australia have revealed high worm burdens, especially in younger horses, and that the resistance is escalating.
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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...
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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...
Publication / 6 Pages
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...
Publication / 92 Pages
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...
Publication / 6 Pages
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...
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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...
Publication / 6 Pages
The results of more than four years of research indicate resistance in intestinal parasites to commonly used dewormers is rife across all major thoroughbred breeding...
Publication / 3 Pages
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...
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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...
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The thoroughbred breeding industry is a vibrant rural sector that delivers $1.16 billion of value to the Australian economy. Breeding relies on natural service, which...
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The University of Queensland
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The University of Queensland
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Hot Tin Roof Communications Pty Ltd as Trustee for Hot Tin Roof Family Trust
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The University of Sydney
January 2023 - October 2026
The University of Adelaide
October 2022 - November 2024
University of the Sunshine Coast
September 2022 - January 2024
Charles Sturt University
August 2022 - December 2024
The University of Newcastle
July 2022 - September 2025
Thoroughbred Breeders WA
July 2022 - January 2023
The University of Queensland
July 2022 - September 2023
Thoroughbred Breeders Australia
July 2022 - January 2023
The University of Newcastle
July 2022 - July 2024
The Australian Veterinary Association Ltd
June 2022 - February 2024
Thoroughbred Breeders Australia
February 2022 - June 2024
Thoroughbred Breeders Victoria
December 2021 - February 2023
AgEconPlus Pty Ltd
October 2021 - August 2022
Cumbre Consulting
July 2021 - May 2022
The University of Queensland
June 2021 - July 2023
AgEconPlus Pty Ltd
January 2021 - July 2022
The University of Melbourne
December 2020 - June 2024
The University of Adelaide
July 2020 - January 2023
The University of Queensland
July 2020 - December 2021
Charles Sturt University
July 2020 - May 2023
The University of Adelaide
July 2020 - December 2022
The University of Melbourne
June 2020 - June 2023
The University of Queensland
May 2020 - June 2021
Charles Sturt University
February 2020 - June 2023
Racing Australia Limited
July 2019 - August 2022
The University of Newcastle
May 2019 - April 2023
The University of Melbourne
May 2019 - December 2020
The University of Newcastle
May 2019 - May 2022
(DPI) The Crown in right of the State of New South Wales acting through the Department of Primary Industries within Regional NSW
January 2019 - March 2020
La Trobe University
October 2018 - May 2021
The University of Melbourne
October 2018 - February 2021
Charles Sturt University
September 2018 - December 2020
The University of Melbourne
September 2018 - April 2023
The University of Melbourne
August 2018 - May 2020
Charles Sturt University
August 2018 - May 2023
The University of Melbourne
June 2018 - December 2021
University of the Sunshine Coast
June 2018 - June 2022
The University of Melbourne
June 2018 - September 2019
The University of Newcastle
May 2018 - July 2020
Agtrans Research
November 2014 - June 2015
The Australian Veterinary Association Ltd
April 2013 - July 2013
McFarlane Strategic Services
December 2012 - February 2013
The University of Queensland
November 2012 - January 2015
Charles Sturt University
June 2012 - April 2014
Equine Consulting Services
June 2012 - November 2013
Australian Horse Industry Council
September 2011 - May 2012
Murdoch University
August 2011 - December 2014
The University of Melbourne
August 2011 - June 2013
The University of Queensland
August 2011 - May 2014
The University of Melbourne
July 2011 - June 2013
The University of Melbourne
July 2011 - May 2013
The University of Queensland
March 2011 - April 2013
The University of Melbourne
August 2010 - May 2013
The University of Queensland
August 2010 - December 2013
Charles Sturt University
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