As we approach the end of 2022, we would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge all the speakers, some of whom are members of our association, who contributed to the many workshops and webinars of the 2022 Educational Programme. We would like to thank them for giving so continuously of both their time and expertise. The reality is without industry stakeholder’s support, ITBA would not be in a position to create and deliver its annual educational programme.
Here at ITBA we encourage breeders to develop a culture of live-long learning for the betterment of themselves and members of their stud farm team or breeding operations.
Work is underway on ITBA’s Education Programme of events for 2023, which will host the successful Ask The Experts, Summer Series, Preparation Series and Autumn/Winter Series, as well new additions.
When and where possible, workshops will be either QQI or Veterinary Council of Ireland accredited. We look forward to welcoming back members in person at ITBA HQ and will also look to provide a hybrid format for events. A number of workshops will be rolled out regionally.
Any breeders' suggestions for relevant topics to be fed into ITBA Educational Programme 2023 would be most welcome. Email them to Hannah Marks via hmarks@itba.ie or call ITBA HQ on 045-877543
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Save The Date
ITBA will kick off the 2023 Education Programme with a Breeding Preparation Workshop on Tuesday 10th January. Topics and speakers include:
- Assisting mares during foaling: Olive O’Connor, respected breeder and consignor
- Foaling Preparation & postnatal care: Andrea Ryan, Veterinary Surgeon, Kilcash Equine Clinic
- Nutritional plans for pregnant mares during & post foaling and nutritional plan for foals: Lorraine Fradl, Nutritionist with Connolly’s RED MILLS
- Smart approaches to getting mares back in foal & importance of selecting the most suitable stallions: Micheál Orlandi, Compass Stallions
Full details to come.
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ITBA Education Programme 2023
January
Breeding Preparation Workshop
February
Business Growth for Breeders
Welfare and Mental Health
March
Foaling Outside – Anecdotes from Kentucky Breeders
First Aid Course
April / May
Ask The Expert Series
June / July
Summer Series Workshops
August
Yearling Sales Preparation Workshop
September
Foal Sales Preparation Workshop
October / November
Autumn / Winter Vet Series