Agri-Business
The government's bovine TB action plan will form part of the discussions at the Veterinary Ireland annual conference later this month.
N.Ireland
Ulster University has welcomed students to its new veterinary nursing programme, which is also the first of its kind in Northern Ireland.
South East Technological University (SETU) has welcomed the official approval of the capital...
Rural Life
The new veterinary courses that have been recently established in the country have been called on to prioritise farm animal practice.
South East Technological University (SETU) has appointed Dr. Mary-Kate Burke as head of the...
Dr David Muphy has been appointed director of veterinary sciences at the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA).
Beef
A veterinary practice in England has sounded a warning to farmers on the possibility of livestock poisoning from hemlock water dropwort.
The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) has launched two public consultations in relation to vet...
Minister Heydon has a further extension to the transition period for the up-regulation of antiparasitics until December 1, 2025.
Dairy
The Department of Agriculture has issued a warning to farmers over the potential of livestock poisoning caused by yew trees.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has launched a recruitment campaign for two new deputy chief veterinary officers.
Veterinary Ireland has launched a survey of pet owners as part of a national action plan to address rising levels of AMR.
Agri Politics
The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, and Food will hear from stakeholder bodies in the veterinary sector this week.
Cattle sellers will face fines or prison time for failing to disclose an animal is in a veterinary medicine withdrawal period.
Beef News
The introduction of the requirement for antiparasitic veterinary medicines to be provided only with prescriptions has been deferred.
The VCI has announced that it is updating its code of professional conduct in response to the new veterinary medicines regulations.
An Bord Pleanála granted planning for a veterinary clinic in Co. Mayo, despite a recommendation from its inspector to refuse.
A new study led by the FAO highlights that improving livestock productivity is key to achieving reductions in global antibiotic use.
A new UCD study on the contributory genetics behind bovine tuberculosis (TB) susceptibility among cattle, has been published today, March 24
Irish vet, Patricia Reilly, has joined President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen's cabinet as agriculture and health advisor
A total of 298 new vets and 129 veterinary nurses joined the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) register last year.
New research by Penn State University has found that dairy-beef crossbred calves are hardier than their purebred counterparts.
Amid a shortage of veterinary nurses, Ulster University has launched Northern Ireland's first veterinary nursing degrees.
