Agri-Business
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue said that work is underway to redevelop "outdated" regional vet lab facilities.
Beef
Pneumonia was one of the leading killers among cattle and sheep during the summer of 2018, according to a report of veterinary laboratories.
Rural Life
Members from two farming organisations held a protest over the possible closure of the Regional Veterinary Lab in Athlone, Co. Westmeath today
There is a case to be made for further investment in Ireland's Regional Veterinary Lab structure, Irish MEP, Mairead McGuinness has said.
Ireland's four main farming organisations were out in force earlier today in Sligo where they held a protest against the possible closure of the Regional Veterinary Lab in the county.
Four of Ireland's main farming organisations are joining forces today at the Sligo Regional Veterinary Lab in a protest against the possible closure of the lab.
There will be no dilution of the service to farmers from the review of the regional veterinary labs, the Minister for Agriculture has said.
