The administration side of breeding bloodstock is critical to the health and welfare of horses, and in support of the TBA's Stud Administration Course, Weatherbys' Simon Cooper and Sam Hyman from the General Stud Book talk to TB-Ed about all things stud administration.

Take a listen to our short podcast as the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association's Olly Batchelor catch up with some of the stallion handlers at this year's TBA Flat Stallion Parade at Tattersalls. 

For more information on the event, and the National Hunt Stallion Parade at Goffs, check out the TBA website HERE.

Equine Grass Sickness (EGS) is a devastating disease with an 80% fatality rate that can occur anywhere in temperate areas of the world where equids are kept.

Grass Sickness is a disease of horses, ponies and donkeys in which there is damage to parts of the nervous system which control involuntary functions, producing the main symptom of gut paralysis.

The Univeristy of Edinburgh and the Equine Grass Sickness Fund have launched FREE resources, and an online CPD course to support the education and awareness of EGS.

Supporting the Business Essentials Programme, TB-Ed’s Joe Grimwade and co-owner of Chasemore Farm stud Jane Black discuss the considerations stud farm managers and owners need to give to employment practices as the industry continues to face the challenge of staff recruitment and retention.

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.

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.

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.