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DAERA operating with 800 vacant posts

The department continues to struggle to recruit staff, especially vets

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 December 2025

DAERA operating with 800 vacant posts

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Farmer Writes: preparing for the new wormer prescription system

Farmer Writes: preparing for the new wormer prescription system

FARMER WRITES 2 December 2025

New animal medicine rules from Monday

New animal medicine rules from Monday

NEWS 26 November 2025

Eoin Glynn appointed new president of Veterinary Ireland

Eoin Glynn appointed new president of Veterinary Ireland

Eoin Glynn appointed new president of Veterinary Ireland

NEWS 21 November 2025

Bird flu case ‘a wake-up call’ says DAERA vet

Bird flu case ‘a wake-up call’ says DAERA vet

Bird flu case ‘a wake-up call’ says DAERA vet

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 October 2025

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Using AI to streamline vet visits

Using AI to streamline vet visits

Adam Woods has a chat with Lauraun Ryan, co-founder of Vetly AI, an artificial intelligence tool to aid vets write up visit notes.

BREEDING & HEALTH 11 August 2025

New head of ATU veterinary college confirmed

New head of ATU veterinary college confirmed

ATU's new five-year Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVMS) programme will initially offer 40 places.

NEWS 11 August 2025

UK initiative sees farmers help vet students gain experience

UK initiative sees farmers help vet students gain experience

Like Ireland, the UK is experiencing a shortage of large-animal vets. The Vet Partners Farm Academy was set up in a bid to assist with this.

NEWS 11 August 2025

New large animal veterinary practice opens in Mayo to tackle rural vet shortages

New large animal veterinary practice opens in Mayo to tackle rural vet shortages

A new veterinary practice - Farm Vets Balla - has opened its doors to the public as the town’s first ever veterinary practice.

NEWS 11 August 2025

Bluetongue risk remains moderate for now - DAERA

Bluetongue risk remains moderate for now - DAERA

The department is closely monitoring the Bluetongue situation in England. David Wright reports

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 August 2025

Beef Management: new actions for National Beef Welfare Scheme

Beef Management: new actions for National Beef Welfare Scheme

Adam Woods takes a look at some August tips and advice for drystock farms.

MANAGEMENT 11 August 2025

Veterinary Council of Ireland launches two public consultations

Veterinary Council of Ireland launches two public consultations

The public consultations concern veterinary education in Ireland and vet premises standards.

NEWS 11 August 2025

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Udder Vital Bolus can be used for animals with somatic cell count problems and during the transition period.

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