Teagasc -Let’s Talk Equine

Alan Creighton, Head of Environment and Nutrition at the Irish Equine Centre joined host Wendy Conlon to discuss a variety of environmental factors that impact equine performance (sport, breeding, and growth).  

Forage and Bedding Quality- Article by Alan Creighton

Irish Equine Centre Head of Environment & Nutrition Department provides insight into the quality of 2023 hay harvest, along with advice on how to reduce the risk of respiratory disease in horses. The article by Alan Creighton is featured in the European Trainer magazine Jan – Mar 2024 edition.   Link to Article: Forage and […]

Upcoming Equine Census

Please see link below from DAFM regarding the upcoming equine census tomorrow:   gov.ie – Ireland’s Third Annual Equine Census takes place this Thursday night, 30 November (www.gov.ie)  

Industry Codes of Practice

Please see industry codes of practice ahead of the 2024 breeding season     International Codes of Practice 2024        

***URGENT ***

*IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR ALL EQUINE BREEDERS* Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) vaccine shortage for 2024 breeding season Zoetis recently announced that a shortage of the Equip Artervac EVA vaccine will continue until autumn 2024 at the earliest. This presents an increased disease risk for Ireland as an EVA outbreak would have significant negative consequences for horses […]

Saliva Test by EquiSal now available from the IEC

The Irish Equine Centre, in conjunction with Austin Davis Biologics Ltd., is providing horse owners and vets in Ireland with access to the EquiSal tapeworm test. This test uses saliva, which you collect yourself, to determine your horse’s tapeworm burden and if treatment is necessary. Full article (by Helen Sharpe) below: Horse Sense: Useful saliva […]

Tapeworm Test Kits- Now available from the IEC

The Irish Equine Centre, in conjunction with Austin Davis Biologics Ltd., is delighted to provide horse owners and vets in Ireland with access to the EquiSal tapeworm test.  full article below Tapeworm Article Oct 23 by: Dr. James Gibbons

Irish Equine Centre Strategy Presentation

Irish Equine Centre Strategy Presentation Strategy Presentation IEC Industry 2023 Presented by Senior Management -Sept 2023 NEWS: Irish Equine Centre looks to the future 15 September 2023 Free (theirishfield.ie) IEC launches its Strategy at its 40th anniversary – thank you Mark Costello for covering this #theirishfield #veterinary laboratory #irishbreeders #irishracing

Irish Equine Centre’s 40th Anniversary

Irish Equine Centre Celebrates 40 Years in Business On Wednesday 13th September 2023, the Irish Equine Centre celebrated it’s 40th Birthday. We were delighted to host Minister Martin Heydon T.D. and distinguished guests associated with the IEC over it’s 40 years of business. Please see articles from Thoroughbred Daily News, European Bloodstock News, Racing Post […]

Irish Equine Centre, New Website 2023

Press Release IEC new website August 2023 The Irish Equine Centre (IEC) has launched its new website. The new website, launched 10th August 2023, aims to provide the IEC’s customers with accessible information, user friendly dynamic layout and excellent search capabilities for the vast array of testing the IEC has to offer. It highlights the […]