Small Redworm Blood Test Guidelines

A very informative paper from Austin Davis on the small redworm blood test. The IEC is proud to be the sole Irish distributor for Austin Davis. Small Redworm Blood Test guidelines

Tapeworm – Irish Field Article

Equine tapeworms are parasitic flatworms that infect the gastrointestinal tract of horses causing inflammation but equine tapeworm infections are often asymptomatic, i.e. many horses may have a tapeworm burden without exhibiting any noticeable symptoms. Symptoms when shown, can include colic, weight loss, diarrhoea, lethargy and poor performance. The severity of the symptoms will vary depending […]

Acknowledgment of Support for Rotavirus Detection Research

The Irish Equine Centre (IEC) extends our sincere gratitude to DAFM for their financial support, which enabled us to carry out important research on equine health. This study focused on comparing the effectiveness of two commercially available rapid antigen detection (RAD) kits for detecting rotavirus in clinical samples from foals. Our findings contribute to improving […]

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