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Unwanted Irish thoroughbreds euthanised at Dover Port
Mark Costello
The lack of a horse abattoir in Ireland is now a welfare issue, according to a leading charity
7 February 2025 Bloodstock news
Do you need to have your mare tested before being covered?
The Irish Equine Centre is reminding mare owners of its services during the breeding season
7 February 2025 l2
The story of foal slippers and fairy fingers
Horse Sense takes a look at foal slippers: nature’s built-in hoof protection
Mares, mastitis and milk production
Horse Sense warns what to look out for if your mare has mastitis
7 February 2025 l2
The critical role of foal gut health on long-term health and performance success
Find out how Succeed® Digestive Conditioning Program™ provides essential daily support for developing foals
7 February 2025 l2
Horse Sense refresher Checking a mare’s placenta after foaling
Horse Sense offers a placenta health checklist to help prevent postpartum complications
7 February 2025 l2
Developing the gold standard breeding supplement
Equine Products Ireland have formulated a gold-standard supplement for mares and foals
7 February 2025 l2
Artificial intelligence and foaling cameras
Inspired by a recent visit to CAFRE where they are trialling AI foaling cameras, Helen Sharp takes a closer look at how this technology works in the barn
7 February 2025 l2
What makes up a mare’s milk?
What is in a mare's milk and how does it protect the foal?
7 February 2025 l2
Equicom: keeping a watchful eye
Equicom's affordable foaling cameras offer peace of mind for the foaling season
7 February 2025 l2
Be clear about colostrum
Failure of passive transfer of immunity is a common condition that is seen in neonatal foals
7 February 2025 l2
Born to conserve our landscape
Helen Sharp shares the joy of wild births and conservation ponies
7 February 2025 l2