This week we have advice on preventing your horse from sunburn, on foaling alarms, and on summer worming regimes
By Leanne O'Sullivan on 27 May 2016
Catherine Dwan MVB of Cheval Veterinary Clinic offers breeders some helpful advice on preparing your mare for covering after foaling
By Irish Field Contributor on 10 February 2017
Maurice Burns of Rathasker Stud in Naas has vast experience in thoroughbred breeding and passes on some advice
By Irish Field Contributor on 05 February 2016
Pat Connell of Peria Stud in Tallow, Co Waterford, shares his foaling routine with readers
By Irish Field Contributor on 05 February 2016
Dermot Dwan of Kellsgrange Stud in Co Kilkenny describes how he assesses a mare prior to breeding and selects a stallion for the mare
By Irish Field Contributor on 05 February 2016
Sabrina Barnwell, a practising veterinary surgeon who works as an equine nutrition advisor with Connolly’s Red Mills, gives helpful advice on feeding the foaling mare
By Irish Field Contributor on 05 February 2016
Katy Mickle, senior nutritionist with Top-Spec, has tips on how to ensure your horses get a balanced diet
By Irish Field Contributor on 05 February 2016
Emma-Rose Conroy, veterinarian and owner of Euro Stallions (Ireland) Ltd, provides expert advice on what to expect before during and after foaling
By Irish Field Contributor on 05 February 2016
Liz O'Flynn explains why this procedure is only performed in a limited number of cases
Liz O'Flynn answers some of the most common questions about foaling
Spring Tour declarations, the cost of stray horses, mare inspections, Ronan McGuigan's Florida win and a 10-page foaling feature are included in this week's news round-up
By Irish Field Contributor on 06 February 2015
Emma Rose Conroy of Euro Stallions Ltd outlines a mare owners' guide to stallion semen
By Irish Field Contributor on 06 February 2015
Peter Kavanagh of Kildaragh Stud gives his top tips for successful foaling
By Irish Field Contributor on 06 February 2015
Dr Mariann Klay of the Irish Equine Centre has timely advice for breeders
By Irish Field Contributor on 06 February 2015
Weatherbys provides readers with a handy guide to foal registration
By Irish Field Contributor on 06 February 2015
Forewarned is forearmed when it comes to foaling writes Andrew Collins of Lisieux Stud
By Irish Field Contributor on 06 February 2015
Foaling checklist is essential writes Hayley Sullivan of the Irish National Stud Foaling Unit
By Irish Field Contributor on 06 February 2015
Preparing the newly foaled mare for another pregnancy is key for early 2016 foaling writes Bridget McGing MRCVS
By Irish Field Contributor on 06 February 2015
Malcahy Ryan of Moyglare Stud gives some tips on mare and foal care during and after the birth of the foal
By Irish Field Contributor on 06 February 2015
Liz O’Flynn answers some key frequently asked questions on the mare at foaling
By Irish Field Contributor on 08 February 2017
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