Agri Politics
New antimicrobial drugs should be developed - MEPs
The use of existing antimicrobial drugs should be restricted and new ones should be developed, Environment and Public Health Committee...
Agri Politics
The use of existing antimicrobial drugs should be restricted and new ones should be developed, Environment and Public Health Committee...
Dairy
Two in-calf cows on a Co. Cork dairy farm had their ears torn off them after they were attacked by...
Beef
Some 26 people were killed while working with animals in the agricultural sector in Ireland between 2006 and 2015. However, these...
Beef
Farmers should not automatically assume that coughing cattle, including cows, have a lungworm problem, according Co. Meath veterinarian Frank O’Sullivan. “In some...
Rural Life
An Garda Siochana are investigating the theft of two bottles (150ml) of Euthatal from a veterinary practice in Balbriggan, Co....
Beef
Young cattle showing symptoms of pneumonia at the present time may well have a background lungworm problem, according to Anselm...
Agri Politics
The wording of the proposed EU legislation on vet medicines is “too vague and could jeopardize the health and welfare of animals...
Rural Life
Vets in rural practices and business owners/partners were found to be the most optimistic about the future of the vet...
Agri Politics
Promoting the responsible use of antimicrobials and promoting the ‘One Health’ concept are part of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe’s (FVE)...
Agri Politics
There are 780m farm animals and 157m pets in Europe, yet 48% of European vets focus on companion animals, according...
Dairy
Grass tetany is only one of several diseases that can lead to sudden death on dairy and suckler farms during...
Agri Politics
Female vets in Europe earn, on average, 28% less than their male counterparts, a new survey by the Federation of...
Agri-Business
A Wicklow-based vet has been fined €40,000 and received two suspended sentences for offences relating to the sale of prescription-only medicines...
Agri-Business
Norbrook has announced the appointment of Richard Palmer as Global Head of Sales & Marketing, with effect from the beginning...
Agri-Business
Vets are in a very unique position to support farmers by encouraging improvements in fertility, genetics, preventative medicine and disease...
Agri-Business
Irish vets have called to end practise of prescribing antimicrobial drugs, including intra-mammary mastitis treatments, without conducting a veterinary examination...