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Racing
TD unhappy over IHRB resignation
Mark Costello
Irish racing was again up for discussion with the Public Accounts Committee this week
1 July 2024 Racing News
Department reports interest in new horse slaughter facility
This week's four-hour Oireachtas Committee saw the Department take further criticism over the Shannonside Foods Ltd abattoir
23 June 2024 Racing News
Lack of properly-run abattoir will create 'headache' for equine sector
Now that operations have been suspended at the Shannonside Foods Ltd facility, what will happen to abandoned and stray horses?
'Should we have known what was happening next door?'
A senior Department of Agriculture official says his colleagues had no reason to inspect the shed at Shannonside Foods Ltd where "horrific" footage was filmed
23 June 2024 Racing News
Minister: 'Department investigating equine slaughter trade'
RTÉ's investigation into welfare issues in the equine industry contained horrific scenes filmed in Ireland's only horse abattoir
12 June 2024 Racing News
Availability of veterinary medicines in Ireland
Dr Joe Collins MVB PhD discusses the looming problem of drug availability for Irish horse owners
31 May 2024 Veterinary
Government crisis management for extreme weather
Minister McConalogue calls for flexibility in crisis management as European farmers face persistent extreme weather events.
31 May 2024 Farm management
NEWS: HSI boss vows new system ‘won’t blow up’
Horse Sport Ireland CEO Duggan faced rigorous questioning from a small but vocal crowd of around 25 breeders at the Registered Stallion Owners Society meeting on Tuesday.
24 May 2024 Sport horse news
NEWS: Department offers fodder support to horse owners
The prolonged spell of wet weather has left many farmers - and horse owners - running low on feed
12 April 2024 Racing News
Copper oil preservative approved for horse fencing in lieu of banned creosote
Copper oil treated post and rail fencing is now the recommended treatment for horse post and rail fencing.
19 January 2024 Farm management
Department launches Equine Census 2023
Any person who kept equines on their premises last Thursday night (November 30th) is required to submit a completed census return
3 December 2023 Racing News
Minister: 'Racing is not funded by betting tax'
The Minister for Agriculture has confirmed that betting tax revenues are not ringfenced for Irish racing
24 November 2023 Racing News