Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine Information Note: Summary Checklist for Importers: Importing from another EU Country For more information see below: information-note-on-importation-of-equine-germinal-products
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
Equine Influenza Since the end of March, the Irish Equine Centre has confirmed cases of equine influenza on 13 premises. The virus identified is very
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
ITBA kicked off the 2026 Education Programme with the popular Breeding Preparation Workshop, covering all things foaling and helping breeders prepare for the upcoming season.
See below report from Dr. Sarah Ross on Faecal Worm Egg Count and Saliva test screening Report HSI FEC Testing Oct 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
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,
The IEC is thrilled to be collaborating with the ITBA and through Thoroughbred360. This is a new national initiative designed to give Irish thoroughbred breeders
Thank You to All Golfers & Sponsors! Your incredible support made the IEC 2025 Sean M. Collins Golf Challenge a great success! We are already
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Sponsors On behalf of the IEC, we would like to extend our deepest thanks to all our incredible sponsors
The Department of Agriculture is hosting an online survey for equine traceability. For access to the survey, please click on the link below. EUSurvey
Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) is a contagious viral disease that can affect all equine animals. Ireland is currently free from this disease, but it is
The Irish Equine Centre (IEC) and LABÉO Launch “Live My Life” – A New Irish-French Laboratory Exchange Programme IEC (Ireland) and LABÉO (France) are proud
Pet Vet Lab and IEC have been awarded Best Equine & Canine Probiotic Solution 2025 for ProSol as well as the Customer Service Excellence Award
The Irish Equine Centre has seen a spike in Small Redworm positive tests recently. For more information, see the below article in The Irish Field:
Let’s Talk Equine- Gut Health Host Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Kerrie Kavanagh, Head of Microbiology at the Irish Equine Centre.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
DAFM has announced that applications for ARVAC can be made for the 2025 Breeding Season – please see full details in article below: Use of
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:
The Pet Vet Lab has made the list of finalists for the Irish Made Awards and we need your votes! Vote For Your
The IEC is thrilled to be part of this collaborative effort to increase knowledge and practical guidance on equine health and welfare 2024 –
‘10 Practical Steps to Protect Equine Health’ In this video series, Teagasc, the IEC and the School of Veterinary Medicine, UCD, outline some simple
‘10 Practical Steps to Protect Equine Health’ In this video series, Teagasc, the IEC and the School of Veterinary Medicine, UCD, outline some
‘10 Practical Steps to Protect Equine Health’ In this video series, Teagasc, the IEC and the School of Veterinary Medicine, UCD, outline some
‘10 Practical Steps to Protect Equine Health’ In this video series, Teagasc, the IEC and the School of Veterinary Medicine, UCD, outline some simple
‘10 Practical Steps to Protect Equine Health’ In this video series, Teagasc, the IEC and the School of Veterinary Medicine, UCD, outline some simple
‘10 Practical Steps to Protect Equine Health’ In this video series, Teagasc, the IEC and the School of Veterinary Medicine, UCD, outline some simple
‘10 Practical Steps to Protect Equine Health’ In this video series, Teagasc, the IEC and the School of Veterinary Medicine, UCD, outline some simple
‘10 Practical Steps to Protect Equine Health’ In this video series, Teagasc, the IEC and the School of Veterinary Medicine, UCD, outline some simple
‘10 Practical Steps to Protect Equine Health’ In this video series, Teagasc, the IEC and the School of Veterinary Medicine, UCD, outline some simple
‘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
The Irish Equine Centre annual Sean M. Collins Memorial Golf Classic will take place in Carton House on the 13th August this year. Details below.
Direct Action project One Health: All Ireland for European Surveillance (OH-ALLIES). The IEC is proud to be a part of this project through Ann Cullinane,
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
The Irish Equine Centre has now completed the process of upgrading all IT hardware and software to the latest and most secure available. Given
The thoroughbred industry faced a difficult breeding season in Ireland due to the lack of an EVA vaccine. We are delighted to see
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
Free testing at the Irish Equine Centre of sport horse foal diarrhoea samples for rotavirus, coronavirus and adenovirus (April –October 2024). Sample submission https://irishequinecentre.ie/submit-a-sample/. Funded
Our biosecurity, biodiversity, feed, water, grass and soil packages help equine farmers, breeders and owners decrease waste (we have seen up to a
The Project: HRI Welfare team will subsidise an Environment and Nutrition support package for those new trainers obtaining their licence and ITBA next generation stud
Irish Equine Centre’s Bespoke Equine Probiotic ProSol For more information, please see below: Equine ProSol 2024 ProSol 2024
ITBA Ask the Expert Episode 4: Prof Ann Cullinane, Head of Virology at the IEC discuss Emerging Viral Diseases please click on the link to
ITBA Ask the Expert Episode 3: Alan Creighton, the IEC’s Head of Environment & Nutrition talks about toxins in grass, forage and feed at the
On Wednesday, 17th April 2024 the Irish Equine Centre (IEC) and LABÉO celebrated their commercial twinning with a lunch held at the IEC. Honoured guests
Helen Sharp article in The Irish Field discussing the experience of when a mare aborts, and how the Irish Equine Centre can help owners
The ITBF put on a brilliant webinar last week featuring Kirsten Rausing and Lanwades Stud plus the veterinary topic of Grass Sickness was discussed. Please
Due to an extremely damp second half to 2023, hay and straw quality is poor leading to an increase in mould and mycotoxin contamination. This
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
Irish Equine Centre Head of Environment & Nutrition Department provides insight into the quality of 2023 hay harvest, along with advice on how to reduce
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,
Please see industry codes of practice ahead of the 2024 breeding season International Codes of Practice 2024
*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
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
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
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
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
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
European Trainer – July to September 2023 – Article: Parasite Control In Racing Yards, by Dr. James Gibbons Download Here
The Irish Equine Centre has detected far more cases of Salmonella in horses in 2022 and so far this year compared to previous years. Salmonella
Since we produced the inaugural edition of this report (the Economic Impact of Irish Breeding and Racing 2017, covering the year 2016), several significant macroeconomic
