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The horse industry in China: smoke and mirrors or the next big thing?

The overall equine industry in China still lacks structure due to gambling being illegal.

VIEWPOINTS 7 May 2025

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Farmers to be paid for slurry as ‘biogas creamery’ unveiled

Farmers to be paid for slurry as ‘biogas creamery’ unveiled

NEWS 16 April 2025

Father and son fined €4,000 for possession of fraudulent horse passports

Father and son fined €4,000 for possession of fraudulent horse passports

NEWS 4 April 2025

Two farmers disqualified from owning animals in 2024

Two farmers disqualified from owning animals in 2024

Two farmers disqualified from owning animals in 2024

NEWS 30 March 2025

Foal to four-year-old: how much does it really cost?

Foal to four-year-old: how much does it really cost?

Foal to four-year-old: how much does it really cost?

BREEDING 26 March 2025

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Advertorial: Ireland's unparalleled expertise in China

Advertorial: Ireland's unparalleled expertise in China

The Irish Horse Board has expanded its global reach on a recent trip to China, empowering Irish breeders and producers in this fast growing market.

BREEDING 20 March 2025

Minding yourself, as well as your horses

Minding yourself, as well as your horses

Breeding and rearing horses is not a game for the faint-hearted, it's long days and hard graft, as a breeder herself, editor Helen Sharp offers some advice for keeping your mind and body in shape.

BREEDING 20 March 2025

A to Z of equine foaling and youngstock health

A to Z of equine foaling and youngstock health

What does it take to ensure your foal gets the best possible start?

BREEDING 20 March 2025

Foal registration an expensive game

Foal registration an expensive game

The Dealer was bemused by some of Prof Paddy Wall's report into Ireland's horse tractability.

DEALER 20 March 2025

Sustainability in Irish Sport Horse breeding

Sustainability in Irish Sport Horse breeding

Helen Sharp explores the economic and environmental considerations for a modern breeding business in Ireland to ensure long-term success.

BREEDING 20 March 2025

Horse traceability failures threaten Irish meat industry - Prof Wall

Horse traceability failures threaten Irish meat industry - Prof Wall

Prof Patrick Wall has assessed the weaknesses and loopholes in Ireland's equine traceability and made a series of recommendations for action.

NEWS 20 March 2025

New horse slaughter plant to open following Shannonside Foods exposé

New horse slaughter plant to open following Shannonside Foods exposé

The new action plan for the equine industry will also see the introduction of mandatory genotyping of all foals and a national gene database for equines in Ireland.

NEWS 20 March 2025

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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