ITBA will hold a Grassland Management Seminar on Wednesday 22nd March, online via zoom. The seminar speakers include Alan Creighton, Head of Environment & Nutrition at the Irish Equine Centre, along with Shane Browne, Agricultural Scientist for the Irish Equine Centre and Department of Agriculture Farm Advisor.
The speakers will cover a range of topics including Grassland Management, Soil Analysis and Equine Nutrition.
Please register your attendance to this event by contacting Hannah Marks at ITBA HQ on 045-877543 or email hmarks@itba.ie
Date: Wednesday 22nd March
Format: Online via Zoom
Time: 7pm – 8.30pm
Delivered by:
Alan Creighton, Head of Environment and Nutrition, IEC
Shane Browne, Agricultural Scientist, IEC, approved Farm Advisor
Topics:
Grassland Management
Soil Analysis
Equine Nutrition
Bios
Alan Creighton
Alan is Head of Environment & Nutrition at the Irish Equine Centre. He as was educated at the CBS Naas and received his Degree in Food Science and Nutrition from the Dublin Institute of Technology. He joined the IEC in June 1995 to work in the Microbiology unit. He took up the role of the Environmental Scientist in 1999, and as Head of Environment and Nutrition in late 2017. He works with trainers and stud owners at home and internationally on all aspects of equine biosecurity, nutrition and performance. He is a former show jumper and has a massive interest in all aspects of thoroughbred racing, is a keen breeder and pin-hooker.