ITBA Yearling Prep Workshop Announced

A new virtual workshop titled “A Smart Approach to Yearling Sales Preparation” is slated for Thursday, Aug. 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders' Association announced on Friday. All aspects of a good planning programme will be covered in advance of the upcoming yearling sales season. Elements addressed during the free workshop include: farriery, nutrition, transportation and veterinary. The workshop's panelists are breeder/consignor Cathy Grassick of Newtown House Stud, veterinarian Serena Iceton of Troytown Equine Hospital, Connolly RED MILLS equine nutritionist Lorraine Fradl, Master Farrier Martin Payne, and BBA Ireland Director Declan Murray. To register, please email Kerry Ryan at kryan@itba.ie.

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ITBA Focus on Climate Action Webinar a Success

A free online webinar discussing climate change was hosted by the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders' Association on June 25. Among the topics discussed were agroforestry, biodiversity, carbon calculation, grassland and pasture management, soil and mineral management, and management adaptations for climate change mitigation-i.e. alternative energy sources. The keynote speaker was Senator Pippa Hackett, Minister of State for Department of Agriculture with responsibility for Land Use and Biodiversity, whose speech was pre-recorded, as she was speaking on the Climate Bill in the Seanad. Another presenter was Professor John Sweeney, former President of the Irish Meteorological Society, the Geographical Society of Ireland and An Taisce.

An ITBA member and Thoroughbred breeder, Hackett said virtually, “The Government has committed to reducing our climate emissions by 51% by 2030. Actions that support biodiversity will support climate action and I congratulate the ITBA for taking this initiative.

“You are aware of the dangers of complacency, and that you need to be able to measure success in terms of emissions and biodiversity. One interesting example is the simplicity of allowing some of your land to grow wild. I think there is much scope for trials and pilot studies on stud farms. Earlier this year, I announced funding for on-farm biodiversity initiatives. I hope to announce a similar scheme next year and I'd love to see stud farms involved. I think the Irish National Stud has a significant role to play, as a state body under the aegis of my Department.”

Commenting on the webinar, ITBA's Shane O'Dwyer said, “ITBA is taking a leading role on climate action and biosecurity. This is a high priority and we have great plans. It is very important we educate breeders on the many facets of climate change and this webinar was a first step in that process. As thoroughbred production is low-intensity farming, Irish breeders are well placed to play their part in terms of adapting to stud farm sustainability practices, which in turn can feed into Ireland's Green Agenda.”

For more information, please visit www.itba.ie.

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ITBA Hosts Climate Action Webinar

A webinar entitled “Focus on CLIMATE ACTION” will be held from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on Friday, June 25, offered by the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders' Association (ITBA). The panel of experts in climate change assembled includes; John Geraghty, Agri Consultant, Jim McAdam, Honorary Professor, Queen's University Belfast, John McSweeney, Prof Geography at NUI Maynooth and David O'Connell, founder of OCAE Consultants.

“In addition to assembling an eminent panel of speakers, I am delighted to announce we have secured Senator Pippa Hackett, Minister of State for Agriculture, with responsibility for Land Use and Biodiversity, who will open the webinar with an key note address,” said ITBA CEO Shane O'Dwyer. “A thoroughbred breeder herself, Senator Hackett acknowledges ITBA is fully committed to supporting the Government's landmark Climate Bill of putting Ireland on the path to net-zero emissions by 2050. As thoroughbred production is low-intensity farming, Irish breeders are well placed to play their part in terms of stud farm sustainability, which in turn can feed into Ireland's Green Agenda.”

The webinar will cover key climate challenges including; Agroforestry, Biodiversity, Climate Change Cause & Effect, Grassland & Pasture Management, Management Adaptations for Climate Change and Soil & Mineral Management. Chaired by Cathal Beale, CEO of the Irish National Stud, it will also include a Q&A Session with members of the panel.

Breeders can register to attend and submit questions by emailing Kerry Ryan at kryan@itba.ie.

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ITBA Webinar On Dental Care Thursday

The ITBA's Educational Programme – Ask The Experts Series continues next Thursday, May 6 with the webinar 'Importance of Good Equine Dental Care.' The webinar will take place from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is free, but advanced registration is required by contacting Kerry Ryan (kryan@itba.ie). The webinar will be delivered by veterinary surgeon Pat O'Sullivan of Troytown GreyAbbey.

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