THE reality of Covid-19 really hit home over the last week, with increased Government measures to prevent, and to decrease the rate of spread of the virus within Ireland. For breeders and producers, what steps can be taken this year to ensure a positive outcome for stock when the situation improves?

Director of Breeding at Horse Sport Ireland, Alison Corbally, while reflecting on the situation, says, “We are all spending more time at home currently. Consequently, our breeding decisions for 2020 can be more critically analysed.