ON an ongoing basis, the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association (ITBA) encourages breeders to farm safely. This is done through its annual education programme, which always includes a series of QQI accredited workshops to bring home to breeders the many dangers associated with farming.

ITBA’s Kerry Ryan said “With this in mind, we plan to roll out a series of regionally based health and safety workshops over the coming number of weeks. Given the fact we are in the middle of farm safety week, it is a timely reminder for all Irish thoroughbred breeders to embrace farm safety.