Notice to all equine stakeholders involved in use of germinal products, including Artificial Insemination, of equines in Ireland.

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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 is vital.

For more information see below:

Notice to all equine stakeholders involved in use of germinal products, including Artificial Insemination, of equines in Ireland 2026

 

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