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  

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  

Water Quality

  ‘10 Practical Steps to Protect Equine Health’ In this video series, Teagasc, the IEC and the School of Veterinary Medicine, UCD, outline some simple steps to help protect equine health.     Water Quality: This video discusses the importance of water quality – an essential nutrient to our equines which is sometimes forgotten.   […]

Separation of Stock

    ‘10 Practical Steps to Protect Equine Health’ In this video series, Teagasc, the IEC and the School of Veterinary Medicine, UCD, outline some simple steps to help protect equine health.   Separation of stock: Hear about how different stakeholders tackle the separation of stock       .  

Forage and Bedding

    ‘10 Practical Steps to Protect Equine Health’ In this video series, Teagasc, the IEC and the School of Veterinary Medicine, UCD, outline some simple steps to help protect equine health.     Forage & Bedding: The team address best practices regarding forage and bedding to minimise mould and contaminates.       .

Ventilation

  ‘10 Practical Steps to Protect Equine Health’ In this video series, Teagasc, the IEC and the School of Veterinary Medicine, UCD, outline some simple steps to help protect equine health.     Ventilation: Topics such as construction of stable, moisture and airflow are discussed in this video about ventilation in equine premises.     […]