Veterinary
Niall Hurson on 01 Mar 2021
Temporary suspensions handed to vets who broke antibiotic protocol
Vets can only prescribe and dispense prescription-only medicines to animals that are under their care.
Darren Carty on 27 Feb 2021
Lambing refresher - a practical guide to lambing the ewe
The diagrammatic guide looks at the various ways in which lambs may be presented for lambing and includes advice and tips to address these malpresentations.
Phelim O'Neill on 25 Feb 2021
EU open to agreement on veterinary checks with UK
UK alignment with EU veterinary standards would remove much of the red tape in trade between EU and UK.
Kieran Mailey on 24 Feb 2021
10 tips for resuscitating calves
Kieran Mailey outlines some tips for getting calves on their feet following a difficult labour.
Lorcan Allen on 24 Feb 2021
Sales fall for Co-op Animal Health in 2019
The 50:50 joint venture between Dairygold and Glanbia saw its sales drop in 2019.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 24 Feb 2021
Over one-third of vets plan to sell practice
Despite an increase in turnover last year, many vets are still seeking a better work-life balance.
Amy Forde on 17 Feb 2021
Warning that cost of vet medicines could rise by 40%
ICOS and the Independent Licensed Merchants Association have said that the Department’s interpretation of EU veterinary medicine rules may cause “lasting damage” to Irish agriculture.
Kieran Mailey on 17 Feb 2021
Ten tips for dealing with calving problems
While most cows will calve unassisted, it is important farmers know how to deal with problems that arise when a cow is calving. Kieran Mailey writes.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 17 Feb 2021
Vets 'dismayed' by antibiotic sale findings
The Association of Veterinary Surgeons Practising in Northern Ireland (AVSPNI) and the North of Ireland Veterinary Association (NIVA) has responded to an Irish Farmers Journal investigation.
Niall Hurson on 15 Feb 2021
Farmers the biggest losers in change to vet medicine rules – IFA
The IFA claims that the Department of Agriculture refused to address the issues at the drafting stage of the regulation.
Barry Cassidy on 10 Feb 2021
Tighter rules on wormers to cost farmers
The Department has faced strong criticism from licenced merchants, co-ops, and other industry stakeholders over its approach to new EU rules on prescribing animal medicines.
Contributor on 10 Feb 2021
Expert advice on calving the cow
Michelle McGrath from Animal Health Ireland gives an overview of the calving process and outlines the best practice to achieve good outcomes.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 10 Feb 2021
Vet practice admits breaking antibiotic protocol
The Irish Farmers Journal has seen secretly filmed footage showing breaches in the protocol for the sale of antibiotics by a veterinary practice in Tyrone.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 10 Feb 2021
Slack control of antibiotic sales uncovered
An investigation has uncovered the slack controls around veterinary antibiotics sales in Northern Ireland and loose controls in Ireland.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 10 Feb 2021
Veterinary medicine regulations: what they say
What are the regulations when it comes to prescribing animal antibiotics?
Adam Woods on 09 Feb 2021
ILMA appoints new secretary general
The ILMA is currently challenging the Department of Agriculture’s interpretation of a new EU regulation that could force all farmers to pay for a prescription before buying anti-parasitic medicines.
Adam Woods on 03 Feb 2021
Beef management: early calving, Johne's and phone a farmer in February
Adam Woods takes a look at pregnancy loss, Johne's disease and phoning a farmer in February.
Declan Marren on 03 Feb 2021
Watch back: Spring Livestock Series
Watch back: both sessions of the Irish Farmers Journal spring livestock series.
Kieran Mailey on 30 Jan 2021
Beef management: 10 tips when using the calving jack
A calving jack is a vital tool for getting live calves on the ground. But using it properly takes skill and experience. Outlined are 10 tips to using the jack properly at calving time.
Declan Marren on 27 Jan 2021
Colostrum management key to healthy calves
Colostrum management is the single most important factor in determining calf health and survival. Declan Marren reports.