Notice to all equine stakeholders involved in use of germinal products, including Artificial Insemination, of equines in Ireland.
Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine Notice: Semen and other germinal products are regularly used by our equine industry to allow access to a wider genetic variety increasing genetic diversity in the equine population which would otherwise be inaccessible due to logistics. To ensure this is done in a safe manner compliance with EU legislation […]
Investigation of Antibody Responses to Parasites in Horse Cohorts in Ireland
A grant aided project will be carried out by the Irish Equine Centre. The project is entitled “Investigation of antibody responses to parasites in horse cohorts in Ireland.” This project is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine under the Equine Technical Support Scheme. Maoinithe ag an Roinn Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara […]
Report for HSI on FEC Testing
See below report from Dr. Sarah Ross on Faecal Worm Egg Count and Saliva test screening Report HSI FEC Testing Oct 2025
Innovation of the Year at the Pharma Industry Awards 2025
We’re thrilled to announce that the Irish Equine Centre has been shortlisted for Innovation of the Year at the Pharma Industry Awards 2025! Our ground breaking Personalised Probiotics project is gaining national recognition, and we’re proud to be among the innovators shaping the future of equine and canine health and science. A huge thank you […]
Grassland for Horses handbook
Maximise the health of your horses and your land with our newly updated Grassland for Horses handbook. Packed with practical guidance on grazing and forage management, it’s designed for Irish stud farms and equine owners who want to improve pasture quality, boost productivity, and support sustainable horse care. Thank you to Teagasc for producing the booklet […]
Beef Welfare Scheme 2025
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)
Equine breeders warned to be vigilant for disease after surge in cases
The Irish Equine Centre has urged horse breeders to be vigilant for symptoms of Rhodococcus equi infection, after seeing a marked increase in the number of cases in recent weeks. Please see full details in Irish Examiner article below: https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41437864.html We urge all of our horse breeding customers to be aware of the current […]
Important Notice from DAFM re: Importation of horse semen
Please see notice from DAFM released this week regarding importation of semen into Ireland. Notice to all equine stakeholders involved in Artificial Insemination of equines in Ireland
Irish Equine Centre Agri-bioeconomy highlights and targets
Our biosecurity, biodiversity, feed, water, grass and soil packages help equine farmers, breeders and owners decrease waste (we have seen up to a reduction of 50% use of fertilisers) and greenhouse gases (up to 25% reduction) whilst increasing equine wellbeing. It’s just efficient farming (with increased grass rates of up to 20%). Advice […]