Rearing of pups is based on paddock rearing as distinct from rearing in runs.
The farm has 7 rearing paddocks with large huts situated under shelters with elevated concrete base located in the centre of each paddock. The shelters are designed to provide excellent protection in hot, cold and wet conditions. .
Number of pups in each paddock is restricted to 4 from 6 months of age.
The paddocks have excellent grass coverage all year and are regularly slashed.
There have been very few injuries to pups in this rearing environment over the past 5 years.
The rearing paddocks are complimented by a 3.5 acre galloping paddock in which each lot of pups is released 2 to 3 times weekly
Rearing padocks with all weather shelters
11 month old Where's Pedro - Zarbo pups
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3.5 acre galloping paddock
Feeding
Pups 3 to 4 months are fed 3 times daily. All pups over 4 months are feed twice daily.
Diet is beef based (preservative free) plus fresh cows milk daily.
Diet consists of:
- Beef & ox – cheek (90%)
- Super Coat Junior or Puppy (10%)
- Specially formulated calcium
Conditions & Cost
All possible professional care is taken, however, if any pup is injured Shiraz Racing will not be liable for treatment costs or compensation of any sort. Shiraz Racing will seek expert veterinary attention and provide associated transportation as a matter of urgency, but will not be responsible for the cost of such veterinary treatment.
Cost of rearing $8.50 per day, paid 4 weeks in advance. | 
