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Broodmare Ownership Guide

There are many reasons why you might decide to become a Thoroughbred breeder and the good news is there are numerous options to achieve this aim.

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Podcast: Cutting Feed Costs - A False Economy?

With the cost of living impacting all sectors of the breeding industry, listen to equine nutritionist Louise Jones discuss why the temptation to cut back on the cost of feed could prove a false economy.

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Podcast: Understanding Pedigrees

Pedigree Researcher Claire Curry from Juddmonte Farms chats with TB-Ed about understanding Thoroughbred pedigrees and how they’re used within the breeding industry. Hear Claire's thoughts around the inexact science of Thoroughbred breeding, what influences mating decisions and what her thoughts are on the future. 

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Podcast: Equine Biosecurity on the Stud Farm

Join veterinary epidemiologist Vicky Colgate from the team at Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance (EIDS) in discussion about the work EIDS undertakes and the importance of biosecurity in the breeding industry with TB-Ed's Clare Daniels.

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Breed Smart Fourm
Business Operations - Management

Breed Smart: Matings for Markets

Couldn't make the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association's (TBA) Breed Smart Forum in person?
Fear not, you can watch the full "Matings for Markets" session here, exclusively on TB-Ed.

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Genetic Considerations
Veterinary

Genetic considerations when selecting horses for breeding

Dr Victoria Lindsay-McGee gives an introduction to equine genetics, and discusses some considerations relating to health and reproductive physiology in this online presentation kindly supplied by The University of Edinburgh - The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. The lecture forms part of the Royal Dick's Equine Reproduction course.

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Antimicrobial Resistance: Time for Change
Veterinary

Alles ist gut 2024: Time for Change

Professor Celia Marr discusses antimicrobial stewardship and how the Thoroughbred breeding industry can play its part in safeguarding the efficacy of these hugely important drugs.
Professor Marr also explores the impact of helminths and common veterinary medications on the gut microbiome.

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When Germs Meet Worms
Veterinary

Alles ist gut 2024: When Germs Meet Worms

Dr Laura Peachey, Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Parasitology, University of Bristol, discusses how parasites influence the gut bacteria in young Thoroughbreds at the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association's educational event "Alles ist Gut".