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The European Federation of Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association autumn meeting took place recently in Newmarket where representatives from 13 breeding countries attended. With the uncertainty of BREXIT and the impending Animal Health Law taking centre stage the focus of the meeting discussed the many challenges that both will have on the thoroughbred industry. EFTBA must continue to lead the lobbying...

The latest edition of the EFTBA Veterinary Newsletter (#32) complied by Dr Hanspeter Meier and kindly sponsored by  Moyglare Stud  is available from the EFTBA secretariat by emailing kryan@itba.ie

To receive a copy of the latest edition of the EFTBA Veterinary Newsletter complied by Dr Hanspeter Meier and kindly sponsored by Moyglare Stud please contact EFTBA secretariat by email:  kryan@itba.ie   

The Annual General Meeting of the European Federation of Thoroughbred Breeders’ Associations(EFTBA) was hosted by the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association last weekend. Twelve countries were represented and delegates enjoyed a number of stud farm visits and two wonderful days racing in the new Curragh racecourse. Veterinary items dominated the agenda and the EFTBA board was unanimous in...

EFTBA Chairman Joe Hernon led a delegation to Brussels on Thursday 21st February to highlight the concerns of the European Thoroguhbred Industry as the date for the UK to leave the EU looms. The European bloodstock industry contributes in excess of €100M to the EU economy with c€800M worth of thoroughbred sold annually. Approximately  220,000 people are employed in the European equine industry...