For the first time the full scale and importance of the Australian Horse Industry is known.
The study shows the horse industry (outside of the racing industries) is growing and plays an important part in the agricultural, sporting and recreation sectors, contributing both to the national economy and to the wellbeing of many Australians.
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The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that both Racing NSW and Racing Victoria are moving to introduce testing for a venom found in sea snails which they believe has been imported into Australia and has been used as a strong painkiller prior to racing in both Thoroughbred and harness racing.