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.

Previous webinars
2021
Date | Topic | Panellists |
Tuesday, 12 January
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Getting ready for the breeding season

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Andrea Ryan, Kilcash Equine Clinic
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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
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Tuesday, 2 March |
‘No foot, no horse’ - nurturing a sound foundation is imperative

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Andrew Mahon, Master Farrier |
2020
Date | Topic | Panellists |
Tuesday, 19 May |
Assessing the mare through her family and progeny, from the perspective of the breeder and rider Recording on YouTube |
Andrew Hughes Ennisnag Stud, Kilkenny
Damien Griffen Lissyegan Stables, Galway
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Tuesday, 9 June
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A rider's perspective on how the sport of eventing is evolving, and the implications for breeders
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Camilla Speirs Kildare
Sam Watson Ballybolger Stud, Carlow
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Tuesday, 30 June
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Breeding the next generation of broodmares
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Mary McCann Hartwell Stud
Norman Allen Knockrath Stud |
Tuesday, 21 July
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Breeding and producing Connemara Ponies for today’s markets
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Denise Norton Edenmist Stud
Grace Maxwell Murphy Gleann Rua Stud
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Tuesday, 11 August
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Identifying prospective performance and breeding stock as foals Recording on YouTube
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Andrea Etter, Belmont House Stud
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Tuesday, 1 September
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Developing a breeding programme and herd
Recording on YouTube |
Tom March, March Stud U.K. (Also owned by Piggy French)
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Tuesday, 6 October
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A veterinary perspective on breeding and reproductive management
Recording on YouTube |
Dr. John Haughey M.R.C.V.S., Carrickview Stud
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Tuesday, 3 November
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Understanding current parasitism challenges and practical tips to protect herd health
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Dr. Ursula Fogarty, Irish Equine Centre
Nicola Walshe, University College Dublin
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Tuesday, 1 December
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Protecting herd health through biosecurity
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Alan Creighton, Head of Environment and Nutrition, Irish Equine Centre
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