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Food Vision 2030 dashboard launched by Department
Rachel Donovan
The dashboard will use data to assess, monitor and identify progress in achieving Ireland's sustainability ambitions under Food Vision 2030.
27 March 2025 News
Department proposal to curb cow sales to stem TB spread
The Department has also proposed the “mandatory disclosure” of TB herd risk category at the point of sale for all sales.
26 March 2025 News
Massive reduction in calf slaughter this year
Farmers are banned from slaughtering calves under eight weeks of age since last year.
Vet advice on umbilical cord torsion and loss of a foal
Vet Karen Dunne explains the issue of a twisted umbilical cord and the loss of a foal.
26 March 2025 Breeding
Are you breaking the law by scanning?
Helen Sharp shares the Veterinary Council’s urge for caution on rectal examination and ultrasound scanning of the reproductive tract of mares.
26 March 2025 Breeding
‘Giving foals the best start in life – this supplement covers every step'
Editor Helen Sharp, explains why she chose the theme of foal health for this year’s supplement.
26 March 2025 Breeding
Helping horses when they need it the most
What does it take to provide top-couch care to critically sick mares and foals? Helen Sharp talks to three of the dedicated vets at Anglesey Lodge Equine Hospital.
26 March 2025 Breeding
Foal to four-year-old: how much does it really cost?
Raising a sport horse is not cheap. Helen Sharp crunches the numbers and finds out just how much it will cost you.
26 March 2025 Breeding
Advertorial: Colostrum quality and the effect of live yeast probiotic
The experts at Connolly’s RED MILLS and Foran Equine nutritional team share the importance of optimising colostrum quality and why the presence of probiotics is vital for healthy mares and foals.
26 March 2025 Breeding
Picture perfect: the best snaps from the agri shows
From Rathangan to Ballinasloe, photographer Susan Finnerty selects her favourite sport horse photos that she captured during the agri show season.
26 March 2025 Breeding
Five tips for upping your green credentials
Are you considering upping the green credentials of your equine farm? Check out our five useful tips to get you started.
26 March 2025 Breeding
CAFRE trial the use of Artificial Intelligence
Senior equine technologist, Laura Smith, shares how CAFRE are leading the way in exploring the possibilities of artificial intelligence in equine breeding.
26 March 2025 Breeding