Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP130104933 [ 2013 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers A/Prof Phil McManus; Prof Paul McGreevy; Dr Aidan Davison; Prof Susan Roberts

Brief description Horse racing is an economically valuable industry but visible welfare issues are challenging its future. This study addresses perceptions and the economic worth of these issues internationally. Research findings about values, and alternatives to jump racing and whipping horses, will help change the conduct of horse racing around the world.

Funding Amount $499,786

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects