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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...

Equip Artervac Back in Stock Zoetis is pleased to announce that Equip Artervac, the equine vaccine for Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA), is now back in stock and available for order from wholesale suppliers. Vaccination Details: Equip Artervac is indicated for the active immunization of horses and ponies against equine arteritis in order to reduce clinical signs and shedding of virus in nasal...

“ No artificial breeding methods (which currently include but are not limited to, artificial insemination, embryo transfer, cloning, sexing of sperm and any genetic engineering/ manipulation) are permitted, worldwide, in the breeding of the Thoroughbred horse. EFTBA is committed to the continued upholding of this fundamental International studbooks’ rule. “ This statement has been unilaterally...