Horse Transportation in Australia
Transportation of horses can be a stressful experience for both horse and owner. With long journeys often resulting in some form of illness, injury or even death of the horse/s, it is imperative that the major risk factors are identified and managed. Barbara Padalino, a graduate from the University of Bari, Italy, and fully qualified veterinarian has commenced a study into horse transportation in Australia as part of her PhD at the University of Sydney. Almost 1,000 Australian horse owners participated in the initial survey, of which the preliminary results are summarised in the infographic (below). At the completion of the research, we hope the insights gained will allow owners to take steps to reduce physical and mental stress to the horse throughout the entire transportation process, and ultimately reduce the instances of transport-related illnesses and injuries.
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