Vaccines

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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Bluetongue cases in Britain rise but 'peak outbreak yet to come'

Bluetongue cases in Britain rise but 'peak outbreak yet to come'

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 August 2026

Sheep Management: bluetongue virus vaccination and fertiliser application

Sheep Management: bluetongue virus vaccination and fertiliser application

MANAGEMENT 5 August 2026

New vet med rules have hit co-op stores’ margin hard - ICOS

New vet med rules have hit co-op stores’ margin hard - ICOS

New vet med rules have hit co-op stores’ margin hard - ICOS

NEWS 23 July 2026

Weighing up the merits of bluetongue vaccination

Weighing up the merits of bluetongue vaccination

Weighing up the merits of bluetongue vaccination

SHEEP BREEDING 18 July 2026

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ICOS advises farmers to vaccinate weanlings before autumn sales

ICOS advises farmers to vaccinate weanlings before autumn sales

Strong animal health standards benefit everyone involved in the supply chain, from farmers and marts to exporters and, ultimately, the reputation of Irish livestock internationally, Sean Brosnan said.

NEWS 13 May 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

The group steering TB policy in England expects vaccines that reduce the disease's transmission to be available to cattle farmers within the next four years.

NEWS 13 May 2026

Vaccine stumbling block remains for live exports to Britain

Vaccine stumbling block remains for live exports to Britain

A recategorisation of bluetongue at EU-level will not ease cattle and sheep movement restrictions between Ireland and Britain.

NEWS 13 May 2026

Top tips on preventing pneumonia on suckler farms

Top tips on preventing pneumonia on suckler farms

Adam Woods takes a look at preventing pneumonia outbreaks on suckler farms this summer.

BREEDING & HEALTH 13 May 2026

No supply issues foreseen on leptospirosis vaccine

No supply issues foreseen on leptospirosis vaccine

Supply issues emerged in 2025 following the removal of Bovilis Leptavoid-H from the market, but two products are on the market for 2026 including Spirovac and Biobas L6.

ANIMAL HEALTH 13 May 2026

Safe handling to prevent carcase damage and injuries

Safe handling to prevent carcase damage and injuries

Each year the Department’s Regional Veterinary Laboratories report mortality linked to dosing gun injuries while incorrect injecting practices and poor handling can lead to carcase damage

SHEEP HANDLING 13 May 2026

FMD in China is a haunting echo of the African swine fever crisis

FMD in China is a haunting echo of the African swine fever crisis

Containing a highly infectious virus is akin to trying to catch smoke with a net.

VIEWPOINTS 13 May 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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