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FF TD revives bid to ban corporate vet groups from owning practices

A Fianna Fáil TD has revived former TD Jackie Cahill's bid to ban corporate bodies from taking over veterinary practices.

NEWS 13 May 2026

FF TD revives bid to ban corporate vet groups from owning practices

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Vet’s Corner: Coccidiosis in calves

Vet’s Corner: Coccidiosis in calves

NEWS 6 May 2026

Vet's Corner: managing reproduction effectively in cattle enterprises

Vet's Corner: managing reproduction effectively in cattle enterprises

NEWS 29 April 2026

Warning over bluetongue risk as temperatures rise

Warning over bluetongue risk as temperatures rise

Warning over bluetongue risk as temperatures rise

NEWS 28 April 2026

Vet's Corner: are your cows getting what they need in their diet?

Vet's Corner: are your cows getting what they need in their diet?

Vet's Corner: are your cows getting what they need in their diet?

NEWS 22 April 2026

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Farmer still counting cost of dog attack over a year later

Farmer still counting cost of dog attack over a year later

The incident, which occurred over a year ago, resulted in eight sheep dead, others injured and multiple orphan lambs.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Vet's Corner: pre-breeding scanning for the spring season

Vet's Corner: pre-breeding scanning for the spring season

Mineral deficiencies can be a problem on some farms and these together with the different options for supplementation can be discussed with your vet.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Department has no role in vet fees

Department has no role in vet fees

When questioned if it might step in due to the sharp fee increases imposed on vets, the Department pointed back to the rule book.

DEALER 25 March 2026

Competition watchdog to review vet fee increases

Competition watchdog to review vet fee increases

The CCPC has stated that it is currently reviewing the fee increases imposed by the Veterinary Council of Ireland on veterinary practitioners.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Debudding calves under sedation benefits the animal and the farmer

Debudding calves under sedation benefits the animal and the farmer

Work never frightened any farmer and is an accepted part of the job, but labour is an issue on many farms.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Veterinary Ireland writes to competition watchdog and Minister over fee increase

Veterinary Ireland writes to competition watchdog and Minister over fee increase

Veterinary Ireland has written to the Minister for Agriculture and the CCPC calling for a review into the VCI’s increased fees on the veterinary profession.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Farmer Writes: a new jack for bull calves

Farmer Writes: a new jack for bull calves

After a quick rummage in the cow, I’d straightened out two bent front legs but I had an inkling it wasn’t going to be as simple as that.

FARMER WRITES 25 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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