Vaccines

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 16 May 2026

Safe handling to prevent carcase damage and injuries

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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

VIEWPOINTS 13 May 2026

Still time to vaccinate against bluetongue – Department

Still time to vaccinate against bluetongue – Department

NEWS 6 May 2026

More bluetongue strains could reach NI, says vet

More bluetongue strains could reach NI, says vet

More bluetongue strains could reach NI, says vet

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 April 2026

Bluetongue risk as midge activity rises

Bluetongue risk as midge activity rises

Bluetongue risk as midge activity rises

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

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Bluetongue vaccines can be split between holdings

Bluetongue vaccines can be split between holdings

The Department of Agriculture have confirmed that one vaccine pack can be prescribed and dispensed to more than one herd or flock subject to veterinary oversight

BREEDING & HEALTH 14 March 2026

Beef Management: grass management, breeding preparation and vaccination

Beef Management: grass management, breeding preparation and vaccination

Martin Merrick gives advice on grass management amid a mixed spring, preparation for breeding and vaccination ahead of breeding and turn out.

MANAGEMENT 14 March 2026

Over 16,000 cattle and sheep tested for bluetongue

Over 16,000 cattle and sheep tested for bluetongue

Data from the national veterinary prescription system shows that 1,157 cattle herds and 53 sheep flocks have had prescriptions issued for bluetongue vaccines.

NEWS 14 March 2026

Bluetongue vaccine should be added to more schemes – ICMSA

Bluetongue vaccine should be added to more schemes – ICMSA

ICMSA livestock chair, Michael O’Connell has said farmers should be encouraged and supported to vaccinate for bluetongue ahead of the breeding season, by adding the vaccine to more schemes.

NEWS 14 March 2026

Bluetongue vaccination added to sheep and beef schemes

Bluetongue vaccination added to sheep and beef schemes

The Minister also confirmed that the actions included in the 2026 schemes would be similar to the practical measures contained in the 2025 scheme year

BREEDING & HEALTH 14 March 2026

Bluetongue vaccination an option in 2026 beef and sheep welfare schemes

Bluetongue vaccination an option in 2026 beef and sheep welfare schemes

Beef farmers in the scheme will have to choose whether to vaccinate for bluetongue or clostridial diseases or calf pneumonia.

NEWS 14 March 2026

Farmers advised to vaccinate for blackleg

Farmers advised to vaccinate for blackleg

The Department’s animal health surveillance programme recommends contacting your vet for the best blackleg vaccination procedure for your farm.

NEWS 14 March 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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