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Racing
HRI creates new equine welfare role
Mark Costello
The successful candidate will "drive the equine welfare agenda within the thoroughbred racing industry"
28 March 2025 General
Sport horse breeding under the welfare microscope
WBFSH 'far-reaching' breeding welfare research project with Hartpury University takes an in-depth look at welfare in sport horse breeding
23 March 2025 News
Sales levy proposed for racehorse rehoming
Industry bodies have commented on Prof Paddy Wall's report into Ireland's equine traceability issues
Department pledges support for traceability report
The opening of a new horse slaughter facility is one of the most controversial points raised in Prof Paddy Wall's report
21 March 2025 News
HORSE SENSE: Season of the snips
Horse Sense asks our resident vet to discuss the sensitive subject of colt castration
21 March 2025 General
Unwanted Irish thoroughbreds euthanised at Dover Port
The lack of a horse abattoir in Ireland is now a welfare issue, according to a leading charity
10 February 2025 Racing News
What exactly are electrolytes and why use them?
Helen Sharp has a closer look at what electrolytes are and why they are useful when horses are travelling
24 January 2025 General
From science to saddles: BT Young Scientist team revolutionising bit fitting
Always an encouraging exhibition, the BT Young Scientist and technology event once again highlighted the bright minds focusing their attentions on the equine industry
19 January 2025 General
CAFRE Equine Management students tipped for success
Horse Sense discovers what the ambitious CAFRE students have been researching and why cutting edge technology is helping
13 January 2025 General
Researchers identify factors that will support injury prevention and welfare
Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College have determined several factors that could reduce the risk of fatality in jump racing and substantially improve racehorse welfare
20 December 2024 Training methods
Letters to the Editor: Implement this small step to improve traceability
Ger Hussey and Margaret Coonan believe HRI should do more to ensure the welfare of retired racehorses
29 November 2024 Bloodstock news
North of Ireland Veterinary Association calls for equine welfare prioritisation
NIVA launches welfare report at Stormont outlining key equine welfare priorities
29 November 2024 Veterinary