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EFTBA Welcomes Significant Progress on EU Animal Transport Regulations The European Federation of Thoroughbred Breeders' Associations (EFTBA) is pleased to advise its members and the wider thoroughbred breeding industry that four years of sustained engagement and lobbying with the European Council, the European Commission, and Members of the European Parliament are now delivering tangible progress...

PRESS RELEASE EFTBA 2026 AGM   28.06.26   The EFTBA 2026 AGM took place in Istanbul, Turkey on 27 th June 2026 on the eve of the 100 th running of Turkey’s Gazi Derby, which is the pinnacle of Turkish horse racing and is the richest Derby run in Europe this year. Representatives from Europe’s breeding nations gathered together to discuss all the key challenges and threats facing the...

On Tuesday the 9th of June, 2026 MEP Hilde Vautmans and fellow MEP Benoit Cassart took time out from their busy schedule in Cork to visit Coolmore with Des Leadon MA MVB MSC AND Joe Hernon Chairman of the EFTBA. This trip was a fantastic opportunity to highlight the high standards that exist in our thoroughbred breeding industry. Hilde Vautmans is the chairperson of the Horse Group in the EU...

A meeting of the MEP (Members of European Parliament) Horse Group took place on 5 th  March 2026 in the EU Parliament Buildings in Brussels arranged by the European Horse Network (EHN). The EFTBA was represented by its Chairman Joe Hernon and Veterinary Advisory Committee Chairman Des Leadon. In attendance were members of the EHN (European Horse Network) along with   a number of MEPs who...

The EFTBA 2025 Autumn Meeting took place on Sunday 23 rd  November in Newmarket, which coincided with the Tattersalls Foal Sale. Representatives from Europe’s breeding nations gathered together to discuss all the key challenges and potential threats facing the European Bloodstock Industry.  New members included Cathy Grassick representing Ireland and Naomi Mellor, who is the CEO of the TBA...

The EFTBA 2025 AGM took place on Monday 7 th  & Tuesday 8 th  July in Newmarket. This coincided with the Tattersalls July Sale. Representatives from Europe’s breeding nations gathered together to discuss all the key challenges and potential threats facing the European Bloodstock Industry. On Monday 7 th  a series of meetings took place; namely the EFTBA Veterinary Advisors Committee, followed...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  The Irish Equine Centre (IEC) and LABÉO Launch “Live My Life” – A New Irish-French Laboratory Exchange Programme IEC (Ireland) and LABÉO (France) are proud to announce the launch of  “Live My Life” , a pioneering laboratory exchange programme that will strengthen ties between the two organisations and enhance veterinary diagnostics and research across Europe...