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Factories to apply hike to kill charges

Charges at slaughter plants in NI are set to increase from 1 June 2026.

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 May 2026

Factories to apply hike to kill charges

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CCPC to look into acquisition of north Cork veterinary practice

CCPC to look into acquisition of north Cork veterinary practice

NEWS 20 May 2026

Vet's Corner: grass tetany – why do cows get it?

Vet's Corner: grass tetany – why do cows get it?

NEWS 20 May 2026

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

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

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

NEWS 13 May 2026

Vet’s Corner: Coccidiosis in calves

Vet’s Corner: Coccidiosis in calves

Vet’s Corner: Coccidiosis in calves

NEWS 6 May 2026

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Vet's Corner: managing reproduction effectively in cattle enterprises

Vet's Corner: managing reproduction effectively in cattle enterprises

A bull breeding soundness examination carried out by your veterinary surgeon will frequently prove to be a very worthwhile investment.

NEWS 2 April 2026

Warning over bluetongue risk as temperatures rise

Warning over bluetongue risk as temperatures rise

Livestock owners reminded to prepare for the higher risk period for bluetongue virus, as temperatures increase and midge activity rises.

NEWS 2 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?

There are three critical windows where mineral status can make or break performance: pre-calving, pre-turnout and pre-breeding.

NEWS 2 April 2026

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 2 April 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 2 April 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 2 April 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 2 April 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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