Explanation of levels applied to course content

Foundation:

Foundation courses are suitable for learners with no prior experience in the thoroughbred/equine industry. These courses will provide basic information/principles on the subject and can be useful to study before commencing courses at Intermediate and upwards.

Likely Foundation learner profiles: Under 18s, equine enthusiasts keen to learn about the thoroughbred industry, parents/friends of those working in the industry, first-time owners/breeders.

Intermediate:

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Further Educational Links

 

Racing Foundation

 https://www.racingfoundation.co.uk

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Accessibility Policy/Guidance

Accessibility statement for TB-Ed

 This accessibility statement applies to the e-Learning website TB-Ed.  TB-Ed is run by the Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (TBA).  The TBA strives to ensure that TB-Ed is as accessible as possible with the following design and functionality features included to increase usability:   

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Terms and conditions

LAST AMENDED May 2021

 

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TB.Ed

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Nature or Nurture?
Ethics and Welfare

Nature or Nurture? Panel Q&A

James Crowhurst and Kate Sigsworth host a panel Q&A from the TBA's Nature or Nurture 2025 educational event. The panel consists of Dr Jessica Lawson, Dr Niamh Lewis, Dr Rebecca Mouncey and Dr Andy Dell.

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Nature or Nurture?
Ethics and Welfare

Getting to grips with inbreeding; are we losing our marbles?

Dr Andy Dell is a Visiting Fellow at Nottingham Trent University, where one of his most recent projects (funded by the TBA and Weatherbys) has assessed genetic diversity in the UK and Ireland thoroughbred population. 

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Nature or Nurture?
Ethics and Welfare

Foundations of success and the role of epigenetics

Dr Niamh Lewis from University College Dublin is carrying out research into conception and pregnancy-related factors that influence foal health. Niamh works closely with vets and breeders in the field through the infertility referral service at UCD and regularly consults on both individual mare/stallion cases as well as reproductive issues at a farm level. 

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