Irish Equine Centre

Irish Equine Centre Agricultural Laboratory of the Year 2021! We provide diagnostic, disease & nutrition advice for all types of horses & other animals. Call us on 045 866266.

It was a pleasure to host Dr. Nanako Kawanishi from our twinning partners, the Japanese Racing Association, at the IEC t...
23/09/2025

It was a pleasure to host Dr. Nanako Kawanishi from our twinning partners, the Japanese Racing Association, at the IEC this past week! Nanako collaborated with our virology team and WOAH experts Dr. Marie Garvey and Prof. Ann Cullinane on her important research into equine herpesvirus. We also managed to fit in a bit of fun, including visits to the Irish National Stud and the yard of legendary trainer Willie Mullins.

Thanks for visiting, Nanako — we look forward to future collaborations!

We're thrilled to announce that the Irish Equine Centre has been shortlisted for Innovation of the Year at the Pharma In...
22/09/2025

We're thrilled to announce that the Irish Equine Centre has been shortlisted for Innovation of the Year at the Pharma Industry Awards 2025! Our groundbreaking Personalised Probiotics project is gaining national recognition, and we’re proud to be among the innovators shaping the future of equine and canine health and science.

A huge thank you to our dedicated team for making this possible.Winners will be announced later this year – stay tuned!

Exciting news! We're expanding our team and looking for a talented Equine Veterinary Pathologist to join us! If you're p...
19/09/2025

Exciting news! We're expanding our team and looking for a talented Equine Veterinary Pathologist to join us! If you're passionate about horses and veterinary science, apply today!

A reminder to all Irish Beef Farmers that the date to register for the Beef Welfare Scheme is fast approaching - make yo...
19/09/2025

A reminder to all Irish Beef Farmers that the date to register for the Beef Welfare Scheme is fast approaching - make you register before 24 September 2025

We were proud to be involved in the very first Equine Collaboration for Health and Outreach (ECHO) last Friday at the Ir...
17/09/2025

We were proud to be involved in the very first Equine Collaboration for Health and Outreach (ECHO) last Friday at the Irish National Stud. The day provided attendees with invaluable workshops surrounding important topics to promote equine health in the breeding environment.

Highlights included:
🐴 Optimising your horses' environment - in the field or in the stable
🐴 Neonatal foal care essentials
🐴 Mare nutrition and body-conditioning management for successful breeding
🐴 Parasite-prevention strategies
🐴 The importance of implementing biosecurity protocols

A big thank you to our fellow collaborators for the time and effort you all contributed to make the event as immersive and educational as we all hoped in would be. And thank you to all who attended. We look forward to seeing you again at the next event.

Thoroughbred360, a collaborative effort between the Irish Equine Centre and the ITBA was a resounding success last week,...
15/09/2025

Thoroughbred360, a collaborative effort between the Irish Equine Centre and the ITBA was a resounding success last week, attracting over 100 attendees to the Newpark Hotel, Co. Kilkenny. The day was a valuable opportunity to gain insight from industry professionals and businesses.

We enjoyed meeting everyone who came by and offering advice on how to improve the health of your horses.

A massive thank you to all who made the day a success, particularly to our event chairperson, Leo Powell and our panellists, Cathal Beale, Jacqueline Norris, Henry de Bromhead, Joseph O'Brien, Dr. Meta Osbourne and Professor Pat Wall.

13/09/2025

The inaugural Equine Collaboration for Health and Outreach (ECHO) event yesterday was a huge success. The day revolved around practical workshops, offering invaluable advice for maintaining equine health on breeding yards. We were so proud to be involved in the event!

A massive thank you to our fellow collaborators and all who attended for making this such a memorable event.

Stay tuned for more highlights from the day.

Multi-drug resistant (MDR) E. coli remains a consistent challenge in Irish horses. Our latest analysis of over 2,400 sam...
12/09/2025

Multi-drug resistant (MDR) E. coli remains a consistent challenge in Irish horses. Our latest analysis of over 2,400 samples (2019–2023) shows that while MDR rates have held steady over the past five years, isolates from the reproductive system display significantly lower resistance than those from faecal, respiratory, or other sites.

This highlights the importance of ongoing surveillance and responsible antimicrobial use to protect horse health and welfare.

📊 Read the key findings below ⬇️

10/09/2025

Haematology blood smears are a vital diagnostic tool, offering a detailed view of cellular morphology that automated systems cannot fully replicate. While desktop machines provide efficient cell counts and preliminary data, the preparation, staining, and interpretation of blood smears require the trained eye and skilled hands of a scientist. Human expertise is essential for identifying subtle abnormalities, variations in cell structure, and rare pathological features—underscoring the irreplaceable role of manual intervention in modern laboratory medicine.

08/09/2025

🚨 New for 2025! 🚨
The Beef Welfare Scheme is back – bigger and better than ever. With a €28 million budget (up 40% on last year) and payments of up to €3,375 available, this scheme supports suckler farmers to improve calf welfare and boost farm efficiency.

👉 Order your testing kits now and make sure you’re ready to benefit!

There are still a few tickets left for our interactive event - Thoroughbred360. All welcome and free to attend
08/09/2025

There are still a few tickets left for our interactive event - Thoroughbred360. All welcome and free to attend

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Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
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