Department gains most accurate snapshot of Ireland's horses with Equine Census
The recent census found there are 120,912 horses reported in Ireland. File photo
In a recently published report, the Equine Census has returned the most accurate picture yet of Ireland’s horse population.
The minister thanked all equine owners and keepers for their engagement with the census and stated that this is very positive for traceability: “The census return rate of 78% is the highest since the census was introduced."
