Summary of full report Risk Factors Associated
with Racetrack Casualties
in Thoroughbreds Victoria, Australia 1989-2005
by Dr Lisa Boden
June 2008
RIRDC Publication No 08/007
RIRDC Project No UM-58A
Summary This Reports describes the
investigation of the risk factors that lead to injuries and fatalities
as a retrospective study of Thoroughbred racing in Victoria.
The success of the Thoroughbred
horse industry is vital to the economic health of Victoria and Australia.
Key research issues for the Victorian racing industry revolve around animal
and jockey welfare. This focus is dictated by community concerns over high
wastage rates for racehorses and jockey injuries and fatalities sustained
in racing. Although there will inevitably be injury in athletic competition,
risk of injury could be reduced if risk factors are identified and modified.
This RIRDC-funded epidemiological
research aimed to investigate Thoroughbred racing fatalities
By:
identifying causes of death
of horses during or after racing through post mortem examinations
describing the risk of fatality
in flat and jump racing for the previous 15 years
identifying risk factors for
fatality in flat and jump racing so that intervention strategies to reduce
the risk of fatality can be developed by the industry in the future.
Last updated: June 2008
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