Veterinary

Bluetongue has been here five months - analysis

Bluetongue outbreaks have been confirmed this week beyond Co Wexford for the first time since cases were detected in Ireland.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Bluetongue has been here five months - analysis

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DAERA survey finds farmer frustration with TB

DAERA survey finds farmer frustration with TB

NORTHERN IRELAND 25 February 2026

Major new cross-border TB project launched in Donegal

Major new cross-border TB project launched in Donegal

NEWS 19 February 2026

3,500 reactors valued above TB compensation ceilings

3,500 reactors valued above TB compensation ceilings

3,500 reactors valued above TB compensation ceilings

NEWS 11 February 2026

All-Ireland study finds badgers are TB reservoirs

All-Ireland study finds badgers are TB reservoirs

All-Ireland study finds badgers are TB reservoirs

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 February 2026

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Watch: Farm Tech Talk - bluetongue special

Watch: Farm Tech Talk - bluetongue special

In this special episode, Adam Woods is joined by Darren, Aidan and deputy chief veterinary officer Eoin Ryan to break down what Irish farmers need to know about bluetongue.

NEWS 25 January 2026

Inconclusive animal 12 times more likely to fail future test

Inconclusive animal 12 times more likely to fail future test

The number of reactors is down 10% and herd incidence has decreased from 5.99% to 5.68%. However, the number of slaughterhouse cases are continuing to rise.

NEWS 25 January 2026

Patience and gentle approach needed for lambing

Patience and gentle approach needed for lambing

Conor Geraghty, Farmgate Veterinary Group delivered practical advice on dealing with tricky lambing presentations at a recent lambing event in Galway.

LAMBING 25 January 2026

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 25 January 2026

No movement restrictions to be introduced around farm with bluetongue

No movement restrictions to be introduced around farm with bluetongue

A spokesperson for the Department said movement restrictions are not necessary in the current situation.

NEWS 25 January 2026

New president and deputy president of Veterinary Council of Ireland

New president and deputy president of Veterinary Council of Ireland

The incoming president and deputy president were appointed, following an uncontested election, by council members at the most recent VCI meeting, which took place on 22 January 2026.

NEWS 25 January 2026

Veterinary medicine gets historic treatment at Turlough Park

Veterinary medicine gets historic treatment at Turlough Park

The display at the National Museum of Ireland in Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co Mayo, provides visitors with a closer look at the work of vets in Ireland in times past.

NEWS 25 January 2026

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Raising healthy calves on the McCloy-Peoples’ Farm in Donegal

Just outside Ramelton, Co Donegal, Bert McCloy and his son-in-law Jason Peoples run a busy dairy farm milking around 200 cows.

Raising healthy calves on the McCloy-Peoples’ Farm in Donegal

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