Irish Equine Centre

09/07/2025

The IEC supports all equine vets and horse owners through our independent, quality assured testing

07/07/2025

Check out our website for the full list of all the equine, food and environmental testing we do - quality guaranteed!

04/07/2025

Fresh air = healthy horses! It may sound simple, but proper ventilation in your stables is crucial. Make sure your horses have the air they need to stay happy and healthy!

02/07/2025

Please scan QR code to get latest re Artevac for 2026 breeding season

30/06/2025

Another fantastic day at the Equine Pasture Management Workshop hosted at the beautiful Ballyvolane Stud!
Huge thanks to our expert speakers and everyone who joined us to explore topics from grassland care and soil analysis to biodiversity, water quality, and biosecurity. We’re especially grateful to our brilliant collaborators at Teagasc and the ITBA for making it all possible.

27/06/2025

Chat to our Environment & Nutrition team about the ventilation in your yard to get practical advice and reliable test results

25/06/2025

✨ We had an incredible visit to LABÉO in France to mark our twinning anniversary! The trip was filled with learning, knowledge-sharing, collaboration — and of course, plenty of fantastic French food and wine 🇫🇷🍷🥖.

We’re excited to have come away with fresh ideas and new areas for collaboration that will strengthen our partnership even further. Here’s to the next chapter! 🤝🌟

23/06/2025

Novel Event Announcement:

Join Teagasc, The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE Enniskillen), the Irish Equine Centre, the Irish National Stud, University of Limerick and University College Dublin (School of Veterinary Medicine) for an interactive, practical workshop event focused on preventative healthcare management .

A key focus will be to familiarise attendees, in a very practical way, with the concept of horse health risk profiles. Attendees will create a risk profile for their own farms. Participants can attend three distinct workshops including discussions on proactive, practical approaches to guarding equine health which can be integrated into everyday management tasks.

Spaces are limited, so book early to secure your ticket.
https://www.teagasc.ie/rural-economy/rural-development/equine/events/

Teagasc Irish Equine Centre
Irish National Stud UCD Veterinary Hospital

23/06/2025

Book your spot! A collaboration between IEC, Teagasc, Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association and Ballyvolane Stud

20/06/2025

A reminder to book your spot for the Equine Pasture Workshop, a collaboration between IEC, Teagasc, Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association and Ballyvolane Stud

17/06/2025

A fantastic article from the Irish Field promoting our latest biosecurity package! Give us a call to discuss how we can help safeguard your yard!

https://loom.ly/qmSoXqo

The Irish Equine Centre launches new biosecurity package for every yard

16/06/2025

Rhodococcus Equi - Early Identification is Key!

Over the past few weeks, our lab has identified an increasing number of samples positive for the presence of R Equi in horses. While this is a reminder to remain vigilant, it's also an opportunity to emphasize the importance of early detection in preventing the spread of this disease.

Foals are particularly at risk of infection and is a serious cause of pneumonia in young foals. Symptoms are often slow to develop, so early detection is the best way to safeguard both your animals and your yard.

We can provide testing of R Equi by PCR, detecting virulent strains in less than 48 hours.

If you notice any unusual symptoms or have concerns, don't hesitate to reach out to your vet.

Let’s stay proactive and informed, so we can keep our horses happy and healthy!