Vaccinations

Increased threat of bluetongue virus

Adam Conlon, vet with Carn Vet clinic says it is only a matter of time before we see new cases of the bluetongue virus on the island of Ireland.

ANIMAL HEALTH 29 August 2026

Increased threat of bluetongue virus

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Beef Welfare Scheme: three actions to qualify for up to €75/calf

Beef Welfare Scheme: three actions to qualify for up to €75/calf

SCHEMES 20 August 2026

Labour key focus for Ballyvadin dairy calf to beef

Labour key focus for Ballyvadin dairy calf to beef

BUILDINGS 29 July 2026

England's TB policy group sees cattle vaccines deployed as soon as 2030

England's TB policy group sees cattle vaccines deployed as soon as 2030

England's TB policy group sees cattle vaccines deployed as soon as 2030

NEWS 29 June 2026

The likely actions in the beef welfare scheme

The likely actions in the beef welfare scheme

The likely actions in the beef welfare scheme

SUCKLERS 14 June 2026

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Don’t forget man’s best friend in health plans

Don’t forget man’s best friend in health plans

Any working or family dogs should be included in the animal health plan with particular attention placed on regular worming and important vaccinations

ANIMAL HEALTH 25 March 2026

Prevention is always better than cure

Prevention is always better than cure

There are numerous competing demands on spending for a farm health plan, so it is worth sitting down and prioritising what are the must-have elements.

ANIMAL HEALTH 25 March 2026

Veterinary Ireland questions estimates of bluetongue vaccinations

Veterinary Ireland questions estimates of bluetongue vaccinations

Chair of Veterinary Ireland’s food and animal committee Donal Lynch said that vets were seeing a strong take-up of the bluetongue vaccine on the ground.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Warning over bluetongue risk as temperatures rise

Warning over bluetongue risk as temperatures rise

Livestock owners reminded to prepare for the higher risk period for bluetongue virus, as temperatures increase and midge activity rises.

NEWS 25 March 2026

3,000 herds vaccinated for bluetongue

3,000 herds vaccinated for bluetongue

Over 19,000 samples of ruminants have been tested for bluetongue in 2026, the Department has said.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Breeding in full swing on Tullamore Farm

Breeding in full swing on Tullamore Farm

This week, Cathal Gormley caught up with Shaun Diver for the latest updates from Tullamore Farm.

TULLAMORE FARM 25 March 2026

Editorial: bluetongue vaccination the right choice for disease prevention

Editorial: bluetongue vaccination the right choice for disease prevention

Vaccinating animals against a bluetongue outbreak on your farm should be used as a means to safeguarding your animals against the disease.

VIEWPOINTS 25 March 2026

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