Thoroughbred Horses Research & Development Program
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When was the Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation (RIRDC) formed?

  • 1995 (correct)
  • 2000
  • 1990
  • 2010

    • Who manages the Thoroughbred Horses Research, Development & Extension Program?

  • AgriFutures Australia (correct)
  • Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation (RIRDC)
  • The Australian Horse Industry Council (AHIC)
  • Australian Government

    • How is the Thoroughbred Horses Research, Development & Extension Program funded?

  • By the Australian Government
  • By AgriFutures Australia
  • By the Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation (RIRDC)
  • By a breeding levy rate, matched by the Australian Government (correct)

    • What is the approximate annual funding received by the Thoroughbred Horses Research, Development & Extension Program?

    <p>$850,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Australian Horse Industry Council (AHIC)?

    <p>To represent the interests of horse people, biosecurity, and the health and welfare of all horses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is planned for the Equine Genetics Research Centre by 2023?

    <p>Inclusion of pathogen testing for respiratory and genetic disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated number of horses in Australia?

    <p>1.2 to 1.8 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of bringing together recreation and professional sectors?

    <p>To provide information to Government and horse community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of Australian horse population that is registered?

    <p>10-50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main use of horses in the early 1900s in Australia?

    <p>Transportation and farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the benefits of a national register?

    <p>To manage natural disasters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated percentage of registered horses in Australia?

    <p>10-50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the stagecoach service begin in Australia?

    <p>1854</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the National Horse Traceability System (NHTS)?

    <p>To trace horses within 24 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main problem associated with feral horses in Australia?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How will horses be traceable in the National Horse Traceability System (NHTS)?

    <p>Using microchip, ID, freeze brand, or tattoo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the traceability system delayed?

    <p>Due to financial constraints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated annual increase in feral horse populations in Australia?

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of the horse industry in Australia?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of organisations operate horse registration?

    <p>Groups, breed, discipline or organisation specific</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected outcome of the working group endorsed by State Agriculture Ministers in 2022?

    <p>To implement a national horse traceability system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When were donkeys introduced to Australia?

    <p>1866</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Victoria considered in Australia?

    <p>The horse racing capital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many registered racehorses are there in Australia according to 2022/23 data?

    <p>36,039</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of horses have one race start?

    <p>5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average career length of a horse in months?

    <p>21 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe when horses leave racing prematurely?

    <p>Thoroughbred wastage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many horse fatalities were recorded in 2020/21?

    <p>149</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern associated with Jump racing?

    <p>Ethical concerns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the new hurdle design introduced in 2021?

    <p>To improve safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Flat racing, what is the definition of a Maiden?

    <p>A horse that has never won a race before</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the highest prize money category in Flat racing?

    <p>Group 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Jump race meetings are held by Racing Victoria?

    <p>19</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total Black Type Prizemoney in Flat racing?

    <p>$217,519,795</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ranking of Australia in terms of Flat racing globally?

    <p>2nd</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for the amendment to the Racing Australia Rules in 2023?

    <p>To strengthen welfare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Thoroughbred Horses Research, Development & Extension Program

    • Formed in 1995 as RIRDC (Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation), managed by AgriFutures Australia from 2017
    • Funds received through breeding levy rate, matched dollar-for-dollar by the Australian Government, approximately $850,000 per year
    • 1% of racing prize money
    • Science-based research made available

    AgriFutures Australia Research Development & Extension Strategy

    • 2023 – Equine Genetics Research Centre to include pathogen testing – respiratory and genetic disorders

    The Australian Horse Industry Council (AHIC)

    • Represents the interests of horse people, biosecurity, and the health and welfare of all horses in the industry
    • Made up of breed societies, sports and performance associations, and service providers
    • Brings together the recreation and professional sectors with a common goal of providing information to both Government and the horse community
    • Financial support is from horse registrations, membership subscriptions, and donations

    National Horse Traceability System (NHTS)

    • Only 10-50% of the Australian horse population is registered
    • Lack of information on horse population and geographic distribution
    • Benefits of a national register: manage natural disasters, disease management, health, welfare, and integrity of horse trade and document movement
    • 2022: State Agriculture Ministers endorsed a ‘working group’ to begin 2024
    • Horses to be traceable within 24 hours to the PIC (Property Identification Code) on which they have resided or visited
    • Horses co-residing that have been in contact with horses of interest to be located within 24 hours
    • Traceability system delayed due to being financially prohibitive despite investments

    Horse Industry

    • Learning objectives: object of the industry, organisations/breed societies, stakeholders, economic importance, thoroughbred racing, and thoroughbred wastage
    • Horse registration operated by groups, breed, discipline, or organisation specific
    • Estimated 1.2 to 1.8 million horses in Australia, with 10-50% registered
    • Feral horses: 400,000, most in NT, complex management problem, damaging vegetation, competing with native animals, spreading weeds
    • Estimated population increase at 20% per year

    Horse Industry Objectives

    • Ensure health and welfare
    • Reduce disease and injury
    • Reduce wastage
    • Improve productivity in breeding
    • Encourage export potential
    • Promote sustainable use of land and water

    Thoroughbred Racing

    • Victoria is considered the horse racing capital of Australia
    • Economic significance and social significance
    • 36,039 registered racehorses in Australia (2022/23), each horse participates in approximately 5.2 races a year
    • 5% have one race start
    • 52% of these are 3 and 4 years old
    • Average career length: 21 months
    • Main welfare focus in 2023: “end of racing career life”

    Thoroughbred Wastage

    • Industry term referring to when horses leave racing prematurely
    • 1/3 of the foal crop will not enter racing
    • 1/3 will retire or withdraw voluntarily – no ability or withdraw involuntarily from musculoskeletal injury, catastrophic limb fracture, fatalities
    • 1/3 will remain in training
    • 149 horse fatalities in 2020/21, one every 2.5 days
    • Vertical integration, breeding for replacement, 30% of population, associated losses of $22 million

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