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EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 55 MIN

Veterinary Volumes - Worming, Weaning and Health & Safety

from The Thoroughbred Breeders' Podcast · host The Thoroughbred Breeders' Podcast

In this episode of the Thoroughbred Breeders' Podcast, host Naomi Mellor is once again joined by three industry specialists, Joe Grimwade shares his expertise on weaning thoroughbreds with an overview on the topic with a slight focus on stress reduction for both foals and mares. Su Corrin introduces members to the TBA's exclusive health and safety partnership with Jenadco - including a free 30-minute consultation available to all full members. And Jane Hodgkinson discusses the updated Canter Guidelines and comments on sustainable worming control. Extra Resources: TB-Ed weaning course: https://tb-ed.co.uk/course/weaning-thoroughbred-foal-key-successful-rearing?_gl=1*3m23lj*_up*MQ..*_ga*NTQxMDg5NTcyLjE3Nzk4OTI0Nzg. TB-Ed weaning blog: https://tb-ed.co.uk/article/timing-everything-when-should-you-start-weaning-thoroughbred-foal?_gl=1*uqksvw*_up*MQ..*_ga*NDQ5NTk4ODQ1LjE3Nzk4OTI1NjA. Research into weaning: Behavioral and hormonal assessment of stress in foals (Equus caballus) throughout the weaning process: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9821722/ Feeding the foal for immediate and long-term health: https://beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.2042-3306.2011.00522.x Born to run? Associations between gestational and early-life exposures and later-life performance outcomes in Thoroughbreds: https://beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/evj.70084 H&S Resources: Jenadco: https://www.jenadco.co.uk/ Employers hub: https://www.thetba.co.uk/advice-info/guidance-hubs/employer-support.html?_gl=1*riw88d*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTM0MjExMjYyNS4xNzc5ODkyNjU4*_ga_BZ3296PFNS*czE3Nzk4OTI2NTckbzEkZzAkdDE3Nzk4OTI2NTckajYwJGwwJGgw (members need to be logged in to access) Worming: previous worming pod: https://tb-ed.co.uk/article/podcast-prof-jacqui-matthews?_gl=1*v1xdtl*_up*MQ..*_ga*NzU4MDczODA0LjE3Nzk4OTI3NDk. TB-Ed Worming resources: https://tb-ed.co.uk/resources?_gl=1%2A1hb3d38%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2ANzY1NzA5MzQ3LjE3Nzk4OTI0OTU.&resources%5B0%5D=category%3APreventative%20Equine%20Medicine https://canterforhorses.org.uk/guidelines/

In this episode of the Thoroughbred Breeders' Podcast, host Naomi Mellor is once again joined by three industry specialists, Joe Grimwade shares his expertise on weaning thoroughbreds with an overview on the topic with a slight focus on stress reduction for both foals and mares. Su Corrin introduces members to the TBA's exclusive health and safety partnership with Jenadco - including a free 30-minute consultation available to all full members. And Jane Hodgkinson discusses the updated Canter Guidelines and comments on sustainable worming control. Extra Resources: TB-Ed weaning course: https://tb-ed.co.uk/course/weaning-thoroughbred-foal-key-successful-rearing?_gl=1*3m23lj*_up*MQ..*_ga*NTQxMDg5NTcyLjE3Nzk4OTI0Nzg. TB-Ed weaning blog: https://tb-ed.co.uk/article/timing-everything-when-should-you-start-weaning-thoroughbred-foal?_gl=1*uqksvw*_up*MQ..*_ga*NDQ5NTk4ODQ1LjE3Nzk4OTI1NjA. Research into weaning: Behavioral and hormonal assessment of stress in foals (Equus caballus) throughout the weaning process: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9821722/ Feeding the foal for immediate and long-term health: https://beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.2042-3306.2011.00522.x Born to run? Associations between gestational and early-life exposures and later-life performance outcomes in Thoroughbreds: https://beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/evj.70084 H&S Resources: Jenadco: https://www.jenadco.co.uk/ Employers hub: https://www.thetba.co.uk/advice-info/guidance-hubs/employer-support.html?_gl=1*riw88d*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTM0MjExMjYyNS4xNzc5ODkyNjU4*_ga_BZ3296PFNS*czE3Nzk4OTI2NTckbzEkZzAkdDE3Nzk4OTI2NTckajYwJGwwJGgw (members need to be logged in to access) Worming: previous worming pod: https://tb-ed.co.uk/article/podcast-prof-jacqui-matthews?_gl=1*v1xdtl*_up*MQ..*_ga*NzU4MDczODA0LjE3Nzk4OTI3NDk. TB-Ed Worming resources: https://tb-ed.co.uk/resources?_gl=1%2A1hb3d38%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2ANzY1NzA5MzQ3LjE3Nzk4OTI0OTU.&resources%5B0%5D=category%3APreventative%20Equine%20Medicine https://canterforhorses.org.uk/guidelines/

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