Free Thoroughbred Breeders' Webinar

The UK-based International Thoroughbred Breeders’ Federation invites you to attend a free global webinar on Thursday, January 18th, 2024 at 12:00 midday (UK time), 7:00 EST. The webinar lasts 75 minutes and is open to all involved in Thoroughbred breeding and racing.

Two topics will be discussed, followed by live Q&A sessions:

‘AN INTERNATIONAL BLOODSTOCK JOURNEY’
The story of Kirsten Rausing and Lanwades Stud, businesswoman and Thoroughbred owner-breeder and ITBF’s chairman.

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The story of the owner and General Manager of Lanwades and St. Simon Studs (Newmarket) and Staffordstown (Ireland) and her journey through the bloodstock world, from a pedigree-obsessed teenager to breeding World Champion and Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe heroine ALPINISTA. Breeder of the winners of over 2,218 races worldwide including 173 Group and Listed wins. Learn about the bloodstock decisions that made this happen.

EQUINE GRASS SICKNESS (EGS)
with Dr. Richard Newton MRCVS, MSc, PhD and FRCVS, Director of Epidemiology & Disease Surveillance, Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, and Dr. Beth Wells PhD, Principal Research Scientist, Moredun Research Institute

Grass sickness is a devastating disease with an 80% fatality rate that can occur anywhere in temperate areas of the world where equids are kept. Cases go back over 100 years, but the cause remains unknown. Research is hampered by a lack of samples from EGS cases and co-grazer controls. The presenters share how critical research progress can be achieved, leading to a worldwide understanding of the triggers and causes of the disease – and in turn, the answers that will ultimately protect equines in the future.

A link to the video recording will be made available to those who register but are unable to attend live. Don’t miss this major international industry event; REGISTER HERE.