Vet
Hannah Woods on 20 Jun 2021
Farmer Writes: Making the best breeding decisions for a good payout
With the AI company looking at one of their calves, Katelyn O'Gorman is hopeful of a good payout: "More then what you would get at the mart", she tells us in Farmer Writes IFJ Junior.
Adam Woods on 16 Jun 2021
Beef Management: summer scour syndrome and looming BDGP and BEAM deadlines
In this week’s beef management notes Adam Woods looks at summer scour in calves and also take a look at the upcoming BDGP and BEAM deadlines.
Adam Woods on 09 Jun 2021
Summer health problems and advice
Summer brings sunshine but sometimes sunshine brings new challenges and health issues on livestock farms. Adam Woods takes a look at a few issues and has some advice on dealing with them.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 02 Jun 2021
England developing cattle TB vaccine
The UK's chief vet says the UK is on track to roll out a TB vaccine for cattle by 2025.
Niall Hurson on 19 May 2021
Farmer and vet opinions on antibiotics wanted in cross-border project
The project, involves the collaboration of psychologists, veterinarians and animal health scientists from, QUB, UCD and Teagasc.
Niall Hurson on 16 May 2021
New vet rules to give pig farmers better approach to medicines - Copa-Cogeca
Copa-Cogeca has said it will be positive to ask for more responsibility around veterinary medicine use in all EU countries and across all species.
Amy Forde on 12 May 2021
Consultation to open on veterinary telemedicine
Telemedicine is the use of electronic communication and technology to provide clinical healthcare remotely.
Amy Forde on 11 May 2021
Four vets suspended for professional misconduct in 2020 - Vet Council
Four vets had their registrations with the Veterinary Council of Ireland suspended for varying periods of time due to professional misconduct.
Amy Forde on 10 May 2021
Department extends TB testing flexibility until August
The main flexibility is around the TB testing of calves, with the Department stating that calves up to 120 days of age can move between herds without needing to be TB tested.
Peter McCann on 05 May 2021
Chief vet apologises for delay on TB
Northern Ireland's chief vet, Dr Robert Huey, has apologised for the delay in implementing a new TB eradication strategy.
Niall Hurson on 05 May 2021
ICMSA calls on Minister to ‘radically revise’ new vet rules
The ICMSA warns that the new regulations will not improve antibiotic and wormer practices on farm.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 01 May 2021
New vet rules: ‘all the power is in the farmer’s hands’ - Department
Regulations coming in January next year will mean big changes for farmers getting animal medicines and wormers.
Irene Bermingham on 26 Apr 2021
Job of the week: internship at UCD’s School of Veterinary Medicine
Applications are now being accepted for an internship in farm animal clinical studies at University College Dublin (UCD) School of Veterinary Medicine, writes Irene Bermingham.
Declan Marren on 22 Apr 2021
Five steps to developing a dairy-beef health plan
A health plan should be put in place on all farms and starts with sitting down with your local vet.
David Wright on 21 Apr 2021
Shortage of DAERA vets at NI ports
At present, the number of DAERA vets at NI ports is half of what is required.
David Wright on 14 Apr 2021
Non-vets sought for TB testing in England
Private vets in England are now allowed to employ approved TB testers for on-farm work
David Wright on 14 Apr 2021
NI short of vets claims Minister
There is increasing acceptance that we need an assured local supply of vets, Minister Poots has told MLAs
Adam Woods on 02 Apr 2021
Department and merchants go to war on medicine regulations
The Independent Licenced Merchant Association is threatening legal action with the Department of Agriculture, as the Department prepares to roll out the new medicine changes.
Adam Woods on 24 Mar 2021
Beef Management: castration, getting back grazing and managing cashflow
In this week’s beef management notes, we take a look at getting castration right, getting out to graze in good weather and managing cashflow on drystock farms.
Niall Hurson on 23 Mar 2021
New vet medicine rules must not impact farmer access – IFA
The IFA has called for the unique situation on the island of Ireland to be recognised in order to facilitate continued access to medicines for farmers.