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MEP seeks more EU funding for fighting animal diseases
Noel Bardon
Midlands north-west MEP Maria Walsh has submitted amendments on the mobilisation of EU funding for farmers.
15 January 2025 Breeding & health
Rearing dairy beef calves in Castlefinn
Adam Woods reports from the first Animal Health Ireland Calf Care event which took place in Donegal last week.
14 January 2025 Management
Pneumonia risk in store cattle rising with mild weather
As milder weather is likely to increase the risk of pneumonia in housed cattle, keep a close eye on animals in the coming days.
Electronic veterinary prescription database launched
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue made the announcement on Monday, which will see the new electronic national database begin to collect all veterinary prescriptions in Ireland.
13 January 2025 News
Foot-and-mouth: Dutch minister bans veal calf movements
The move comes following the discovery of livestock links between the Netherlands and the German area where water buffalo tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease on Friday.
12 January 2025 News
Foot-and-mouth disease: buffalo, pigs and sheep slaughtered in Germany
Caitríona Morrissey analyses what has been happening since foot-and-mouth disease was confirmed in Germany.
11 January 2025 News
Foot-and-mouth disease: what you need to know
A case of foot-and-mouth disease was confirmed in Germany on Friday. The Department of Agriculture has answered common questions on the contagious disease.
10 January 2025 News
Minister issues foot-and-mouth disease warning after outbreak in Germany
Germany confirmed its first outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease after almost 40 years on Friday.
10 January 2025 News
Revised dates for Teagasc/AHI CalfCare events
Many of the events organised in early January have been affected by the tough icy weather, with some events being rescheduled or cancelled.
10 January 2025 News
ICMSA urges vigilance after foot-and-mouth outbreak in Germany
Illegally imported animal products from affected regions pose a risk to introducing the virus to Ireland.
10 January 2025 News
Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak confirmed in Germany
Confirmation of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany marks the first outbreak since one occurred in Bulgaria in 2011.
10 January 2025 News
Watchdog consulted on new vet prescriptions
Data protection authorities have confirmed that they were consulted on the NVPS.
8 January 2025 News