THE popular ITBA ‘Ask The Expert’ series kicked off last month and continues to run with online sessions for all ITBA members. Industry experts present on a wide range of topics including Efficient Farming, Workplace Resilience, updates to HR and employment legislation, and the importance of gut microbials for mares and foals.

Pregnant mares

The fourth episode in the series will be hosted by Tommy Heffernan of interChem. This will focus on the importance of gut microbials for mares and foals. The seminar will discuss the importance of the microbiome in the context of the pregnant mare and newborn foals and also for horses in transition/stressful periods of their lives (e.g. foaling, travelling for cover, weaning).

The episode will be held at 7pm on Wednesday, April 9th.

Each seminar will be recorded for ITBA Members to watch back. Attendance is free, but registration is essential. Please email Hannah at hmarks@itba.ie