Irish EBF Announce New Smullen Series

The Irish European Breeders’ Fund, Irish racing’s largest sponsor, who are funded by Irish Stallion Farms, have announced a raft of new initiatives along with another record high sponsorship of €3.1 million for 2025. Supplementary to this significant spend there are prize money commitments of €150,000 to Irish EBF named races in the UK and […]
Competition Time!!

Click on the link below for entry form. Very best of luck to all entries, but as they say in Highlander (80’s film): “There can be only one..” Winner will be contacted by phone/email and guided through the process by a member of staff. Voucher eligible for full or part payment of any IEC or […]
EVA Info Note For the 2025 Breeding Season

Please see the below notification from the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine for 2025, regarding Equine Viral Arteritis. EVA Info Note For the 2025 Breeding Season
INFORMATION NOTE: FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE OUTBREAK CONFIRMED IN GERMANY

Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) was confirmed in a herd of water buffalo in the state of Brandenburg in Germany on 10th January 2025. Please click on the below link for more information and advice from the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine: Foot and Mouth Disease Information Note
The Irish Field- The power of probiotics, article by: Helen Sharp

Helen Sharp shares her experience using autogenous probiotics on her struggling thoroughbred broodmare. Click below link to read more: The Irish Field- The Power of probiotics
IEC – AIRC Webinar

Join experts Alan Creighton and James Gibbons from the Irish Equine Centre for their Webinar with the Association of Irish Riding Clubs CLG, as they discuss horse health and preventative measures.
DAFM Announcement re: Applications for ARVAC

DAFM has announced that applications for ARVAC can be made for the 2025 Breeding Season – please see full details in article below: Use of ARVAC for protection of stallions against Equine Viral Arteritis 22-10
Funding Announced for New Campus Building at Irish Equine Centre

The IEC is delighted to acknowledge the Government’s financial support for a new public laboratory at our current premises. Click link below for more information: HRI Funding Increase Announcement- The Racing Post
Pet Vet Lab Instore Event- Maxizoo Naas 7th September ’24

Irish Made Awards

The Pet Vet Lab has made the list of finalists for the Irish Made Awards and we need your votes! Vote For Your Favourite Irish Made Awards Finalists Here (irishcountrymagazine.ie)