The Irish Equine Centre has developed a comprehensive package of tests specifically aimed at equine breeders.

The Stud Farm Hygiene package will assess the hygiene status of your foaling unit and the risks associated with some major diseases.

The package also includes an overall yard assessment, swabs of two foaling boxes, a nursery paddock assessment and testing and analysis of hay and water.

If you book the package, an IEC scientist will visit your farm to carry out an assessment and take necessary samples. A full written report is then provided together with follow-on advice based on the findings.

You can get further information on the package, either with or without an ITBA membership offer, by emailing nutrition@theirishequinecentre.ie or ringing 045866266.