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New equine traceability system on way

All equine owners will be required to fill out a census or risk losing their equine premises number.

27 November 2024
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Woodford unveil €2.5M copper oil treatment plant

Martin Merrick reports from Woodford’s open day which saw the unveiling of the new copper oil treatment plant in Co Cavan.

27 November 2024 BUILDINGS

Horse breeders furious over foal passport delays

Horse Sport Ireland is facing a barrage of criticism from horse breeders over delays in issuing foal passports.

20 November 2024 NEWS
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Denis Brosnan's Midas touch remains

The former founder, CEO and chair of Kerry Group has been making headlines on the thoroughbred scene with his recent sales.

30 October 2024 DEALER
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Not enough rain means no racing in Thurles

Two recent meetings have been cancelled at Thurles racecourse due to the ground being too hard for jump racing.

30 October 2024 DEALER

Helen Sharp: silver frosts and golden glory

Helen Sharp is bringing the mares and foals in and preparing for winter.

16 October 2024
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Farmer Writes: my wife wants me to build her a sand arena

James Strain says that a more pressing issue than the building of a sand arena is his wife's horses trampling his fields.

30 September 2024
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New large-animal vets opens in Donegal

Northwest Vets will service what it calls the growing demand for independent vet services in north Donegal and its Derry-Tyrone border region.

11 September 2024 NEWS
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Ticking the boxes on TAMS-spec equine housing

Martin Merrick details some of the specs when it comes to completing works on housing for equines under TAMS.

4 September 2024 BUILDINGS