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.

Early testing for cushings means earlier management and better outcomes for your horse.Talk to your vet about ACTH testi...
20/03/2026

Early testing for cushings means earlier management and better outcomes for your horse.
Talk to your vet about ACTH testing this spring if you have an older horse or pony.

18/03/2026

Excited to have a great new teaching tool arrive today - any suggestions for names?

As the breeding season continues, we remind all breeders to remain vigilant and ensure EVA testing is carried out before...
18/03/2026

As the breeding season continues, we remind all breeders to remain vigilant and ensure EVA testing is carried out before each cover. Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) can spread quickly during breeding, so regular testing is essential to help protect stallions, mares, and the wider horse population. Responsible testing helps keep the breeding season running smoothly and safeguards the health of our horses.

Foal diarrhoea can develop quickly during the early weeks of life and identifying the cause as soon as possible is key t...
16/03/2026

Foal diarrhoea can develop quickly during the early weeks of life and identifying the cause as soon as possible is key to protecting both the foal and the wider yard. Our Foal Diarrhoea Panel helps investigate common infectious causes through comprehensive laboratory testing, with fast turnaround times to support timely veterinary decisions. If you have a foal showing signs of diarrhoea, speak with your vet about submitting samples to us for testing.

As we continue the breeding we would remind all breeders to remain vigilant and continue to test for EVA before each cov...
13/03/2026

As we continue the breeding we would remind all breeders to remain vigilant and continue to test for EVA before each cover.

11/03/2026

Come to work with Eilish as she does some important work in the Animal Feed Control Lab!

We’re delighted to share that the Irish Equine Centre has received funding from the Department of Agriculture, Food and ...
09/03/2026

We’re delighted to share that the Irish Equine Centre has received funding from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) through the Equine Technical Support Grant.
This support will enable us to undertake a comprehensive study investigating antibody responses to parasites in horse cohorts across Ireland. The research will help strengthen our understanding of parasite exposure and support improved health management for horses nationally.
We’re grateful to DAFM for supporting this important work and look forward to sharing insights from the study as it progresses.

We were delighted to be at the Equine Summit at the Curragh Racecourse yesterday. It was an amazing day celebrating the ...
06/03/2026

We were delighted to be at the Equine Summit at the Curragh Racecourse yesterday. It was an amazing day celebrating the Irish Equine Industry, with speakers such as Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon and Minister for Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD in attendance. Thank you to everyone who stopped by for a chat!

🌱 Before you buy, be sure it’s right. 🌱Pre-testing forage before purchase is one of the simplest ways to protect your ho...
04/03/2026

🌱 Before you buy, be sure it’s right. 🌱

Pre-testing forage before purchase is one of the simplest ways to protect your horse’s health and performance. Visual checks alone can’t tell you everything — nutrient balance, hygiene and hidden risks like mould or dust all matter.
By testing forage in advance, you can:
✔️ Ensure consistent quality
✔️ Match nutrition to your horse’s needs
✔️ Avoid costly health issues later
✔️ Buy with confidence and peace of mind
Good forage isn’t just about availability — it’s about quality. Test first. Feed smarter.

02/03/2026

Don’t take the risk.
Get your foaling yards and paddocks, water and feed tested to ensure the most hygienic environment for raising healthy foals.
Speak to our team to see how we can help.

Remember to test your mares and save some sitting up time!
27/02/2026

Remember to test your mares and save some sitting up time!

Important Information - New Strangles ELISAWe are replacing our current Strangles ELISA test with the new ‘Double Antige...
25/02/2026

Important Information - New Strangles ELISA
We are replacing our current Strangles ELISA test with the new ‘Double Antigen’ Strangles ELISA provided by IDVet. We are offering this test at the same price as our current test.

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