Dr. Des Leadon, the international director for the American Association of Equine Practitioners, is a leading authority on transport stress in horses. Leadon’s work in Ireland has been instrumental in improving the health of horses in transit around the globe.
The Clinical Pathology Unit provides a series of laboratory services that veterinary surgeons use to assist them in their clinical diagnosis and case management
The Weatherbys Ireland DNA Laboratory is based at the Irish Equine Centre. It provides equine parentage testing service upon which Irish breeding integrity is based.
The Microbiology Unit provides a seven day a week service and the scientific back up veterinary professionals need to diagnose, manage and prevent disease.
The Pathology Unit undertakes post mortem examinations and provides detailed reports for insurance or litigation claims. It also carries out fertility assessment services
The aims of the Virology Unit are to reduce financial loss due to endemic viral disease, to prevent disease epidemics and to protect the industry from the introduction of exotic viruses.
The Irish Equine Centre is committed to providing a world class service to its clients. It maintains strict adherence to best practice in quality assurance.
