Veterinary
Adam Woods on 13 Oct 2021
Department to 'monitor' herd prescription usage
Adam Woods has details of the joint Oireachtas committee on agriculture meeting which took place last week.
Letters to the Editor on 13 Oct 2021
Reaction to Matt Dempsey’s article about Dan Brennan’s farm
‘The explanation for the loss of weight by the Department of Agriculture personnel was that it was a mystery.’ –Tom Slevin, veterinary surgeon, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny
Peter McCann on 13 Oct 2021
Lower risk of fluke forecasted for NI farms
Farmers are being advised to use diagnostic tests on livestock before making decisions about fluke treatments.
Declan Marren on 07 Oct 2021
Agriculture committee seeks two-year delay to veterinary medicine changes
The new rules mean a prescription will be required for all licensed medicines and dosing products before they can be sold to a farmer.
Peter McCann on 06 Oct 2021
Half of badger TB is not detected by test
Research shows that the sensitivity of the standard TB test which is used on dead badgers is around 55%.
Peter McCann on 29 Sep 2021
Badger TB worst in the west of NI
Results from TB testing as part of DAERA’s badgerline project have been published
David Wright on 24 Sep 2021
Ex DAERA vet wins unfair dismissal case
Seen as a landmark case, the tribunal win could result in a payout estimated at around £1m.
Amy Forde on 22 Sep 2021
Survey on challenges facing farmers and vets
The Department has said that it will send a text message to potential farmer and vet participants at random to take part in the survey.
Amy Forde on 22 Sep 2021
One in 10 farmers could face vet access issue
Over 10% of livestock farmers in Donegal, Galway, Kerry and Mayo, are over 20km away from their nearest vet.
Peter McCann on 22 Sep 2021
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
Caoimhe Harney on 22 Sep 2021
Have your say on veterinary practices and conduct
The Veterinary Council of Ireland has asked the public to give their opinion on its revised draft Codes of Professional Conduct.
Contributor on 15 Sep 2021
Top tips on vaccinating cattle this autumn
Michelle McGrath from Animal Health Ireland has some tips and advice for farmers embarking on vaccination programmes this autumn.
Phelim O'Neill on 14 Sep 2021
UK border controls postponed again
Requirement for veterinary certificates on 1 October and checks, originally due to come into effect on 1 January, will both be deferred until 1 July 2022.
Phelim O'Neill on 13 Sep 2021
Brexit shockwaves will be felt this decade and beyond
It took four and a half years for the UK to leave the EU with a basic trade deal and while the full consequences of that have not yet been felt, they will by the end of this decade.
Peter McCann on 08 Sep 2021
Vets track sheep scab spread with blood test
Scab is caused by a mite and can lead to wool loss, reduced animal performance and welfare issues in sheep
Caoimhe Harney on 06 Sep 2021
Vet Council reviewing 24-hour emergency cover
The Veterinary Council is doing a complete review of its codes of conduct, including a review of 24-hour emergency cover and online medicine.
Tommy Moyles on 30 Aug 2021
Flexibility around calf TB testing ends on Wednesday
Changes to Department TB testing protocols involving calves introduced due to COVID-19 are due to cease on Wednesday 1 September.
Adam Woods on 18 Aug 2021
Merchants criticise government handling of proposed medicine changes
Adam Woods speaks to Ian Scott, secretary general of the Independent Licensed Merchant Association.
Matt Dempsey on 11 Aug 2021
Dempsey at Large: wormer prescriptions – a sledgehammer to crack a nut
Lice treatment for cattle will need a prescription from a vet once the new regulations come in, despite the ordinary consumer being able to walk in and buy the treatment for humans over the counter.
Adam Woods on 11 Aug 2021
Plan weaning of suckler calves to prevent pneumonia
Michelle McGrath, assistant programme manager, Animal Health Ireland, takes a look at how to prevent pneumonia in weanlings ahead of the busy autumn weaning period.