Mental health challenges in the Irish thoroughbred horse breeding industry: Prevalence and associated risk factors

Key Points

• Mental health challenges are prevalent in the thoroughbred breeding industry, impacting workers' well-being.
• Key evidence indicates up to 60% of individuals report mental health issues, highlighting a significant concern.
• Observational analysis surveyed over 100 individuals in the Irish thoroughbred breeding industry to assess mental health risks.
• These findings suggest a need for targeted mental health interventions in this specific agricultural sector.