Let's Talk Equine
Teagasc are providing a series of monthly equine webinars, ‘Let’s Talk Equine’ on the first Tuesday of the month at 8.30pm. It will offer an opportunity to hear from industry professionals discussing topics of relevance to horse breeders. Make sure to join at 8.30pm for what is hoped to be interesting discussion and relevant information to inform decision making on your own farm.
The webinars are broadcast using zoom so participants will have an opportunity to submit questions during the live broadcast.
Upcoming Webinar
| Date | Topic | Panellist(s) |
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| Tuesday, 1 February |
Topic and panellists to be confirmed
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Previous webinars
2021
| Date | Topic | Panellists |
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Tuesday, 12 January |
Getting ready for the breeding season
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Andrea Ryan, |
| Tuesday, 2 February |
Movement of equines between Ireland and the UK (including as a landbridge) since Brexit
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Catherine Lawler Superintending Veterinary Officer, Animal Health Division, DAFM Celine O’Neill Principal Officer, Customs Division, Revenue Humphry O’Sullivan Assistant Principal Officer, Indirect Taxes Policy & Legislation Division, Revenue |
| Tuesday, 2 March |
‘No foot, no horse’ - nurturing a sound foundation is imperative
|
Andrew Mahon, Master Farrier |
| Tuesday, 6 April |
Which youngsters merit further investment?
Note: Webinar is extended to 1.5 hours. |
Andrew Hughes, |
| Tuesday, 4 May |
Breeding Eventers, Mares are ‘Gold’
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Kate Jarvey, Austin O’Connor, |
| Tuesday, 1 June |
Advice on handling and early training of youngstock from the ground
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William Micklem, |
| Tuesday, 6 July |
Producing Connemara Ponies and Irish Draughts for show success and commercial returns – what’s involved
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Victoria Teuton, |
| Tuesday, 5 October |
How does DNA testing support Equine Breeders?
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Romy Morrin-O’Donnell, |
| Tuesday, 2 November |
Understanding equine colic and minimising its occurrence
|
Warren Schofield, |
| Tuesday, 7 December |
A reflection on 2021 breeding and competition successes |
Dr Noel Cawley, |
2020