Month: February 2018

  Equine hydrotherapy may be relatively new, but it is already proving popular for treating numerous equine leg injuries and swelling.  According to Professor Evan Hunt of the University of Sydney Orange, “Tendon injuries unfortunately come with performance horses, be it racing, eventing, show jumping or polo. These have traditionally taken a long time to respond […]

At Portlaoise District Court on Friday 16th February 2018, James Ryan of 54 St. Brigid’s Place, Portlaoise admitted failing to safeguard the welfare of an animal contrary to section 11 of the Animal Health and Welfare Act and two counts of obstructing an Authorised Officer. ISPCA Inspector Mary Claire Casement described to the court how […]