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Horses

The horse industry in NSW is made up of many groups including the horse racing sector, competition and sporting associations, pony clubs, working horses and various breed associations just to name a few.

NSW DPI provides information to all these sectors primarily on the issues of horse health and welfare.

NSW DPI is successfully leading the state in the control and eradication of equine influenza.

  • Feeding and nutrition
    Pastures, feeding and nutrition for horses.
  • Health and disease
    Weight, worm control, poisonous plants, and diseases.
  • Management
    Fire safety, foaling, transport, horse events, and general care for horses.
  • Welfare
    Caring for horses, horses in riding centres and boarding stables, fire safety in stables, horses in bush races or rodeo events, keeping horses in urban areas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   
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PROfarm courses

  • Horse care and handling
  • Heavy horse care and handling 

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Related websites

  • Australian Horse Industry Council
  • Racing NSW
  • Feeding and nutrition
  • Health and disease
  • Management
  • Welfare
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