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OPINION: Why we need a thoroughbred aftercare centre
Irish Field Contributor
Racehorse trainer Debby Ewing says it is shameful that the racing industry does not take sufficient responsibility for its wastage
1 November 2024 Veterinary
Vets call for consultation on infrastructure developments
Some controversial topics were discussed at the recent Veterinary Ireland Equine Conference in Killarney
27 October 2024 Racing News
NEWS: Department moves to clear up export confusion
Industry stakeholders met this week to discuss new rules around the export of equines from Ireland
NEWS: Department tightens up horse export rules
Exporters have to provide more evidence of a horse's identity before the animal is cleared to leave the country
18 October 2024 Bloodstock news
Sensor proving positive in reducing racehorse injury
Researchers develop sensor to identify minuscule stride changes associated with increased risk of racehorse injury
23 August 2024 Training methods
HORSE SENSE: The evolution of equine welfare guidelines: what do horses need?
Dr Joe Collins MVB PhD follows the horse care evolution from the Five Freedoms to the Five Domains to today's Three Fs
2 August 2024 Veterinary
Letters to the Editor: Leadership and action needed
Debby Ewing calls for an update from the racing authorities on welfare issues; Declan O'Connell highlights a problem for punters; John Long raises concerns over Dingle Races
26 July 2024 Racing News
Extra checks for Plate and Hurdle runners
The IHRB is stepping up pre-race checks in a bid to reduce the number of injuries on track
19 July 2024 Racing News
Up for discussion - end of life
Licensed racehorse trainer and writer Debbie Ewing confronts the realities of how our racing and sports horses should die
14 July 2024 Miscellaneous
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
1 July 2024 Racing News
Ireland represented at global summit on equine safety
Fracture and sudden death were the two main topics discussed at the event in Toronto
28 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?
23 June 2024 Racing News