Veterinary

Vets and agri merchants clash over who gains from new wormer rules

TDs heard allegations of anti-competitive impacts hitting both vets and co-ops from the introduction of new wormer prescription rules on Wednesday.

NEWS 6 November 2026

Vets and agri merchants clash over who gains from new wormer rules

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EU and UK finalise SPS deal to boost food and ag trade from 2028

EU and UK finalise SPS deal to boost food and ag trade from 2028

NEWS 6 November 2026

Bluetongue cases rise by 42% in past week

Bluetongue cases rise by 42% in past week

NEWS 5 November 2026

TB costs State €77m in first nine months of 2026

TB costs State €77m in first nine months of 2026

TB costs State €77m in first nine months of 2026

NEWS 5 November 2026

First Shamonda virus cases found in Britain

First Shamonda virus cases found in Britain

First Shamonda virus cases found in Britain

NEWS 4 November 2026

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Virus impact has been ‘really stark’, MPs told

Virus impact has been ‘really stark’, MPs told

A committee of MPs has been told that clinical signs and mortality rates from bluetongue were “markedly more severe” this year.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 November 2026

Vet's corner: worming lessons learned from treating a terminally ill ram

Vet's corner: worming lessons learned from treating a terminally ill ram

He wasn’t going to survive and, with a bank holiday looming, I didn’t want to miss the opportunity of getting a post-mortem at our local Regional Veterinary Lab in Limerick.

NEWS 4 November 2026

Shamonda virus suspected or reported in six Irish cattle herds

Shamonda virus suspected or reported in six Irish cattle herds

Signs of the disease include fever, diarrhoea, lethargy and reduced milk production.

NEWS 4 November 2026

New animal welfare strategy proposes doubling time limit for prosecutions

New animal welfare strategy proposes doubling time limit for prosecutions

Key actions of the promotion of high standards of welfare include updating of animal welfare legislation governing the transport of animals.

NEWS 4 November 2026

UK and EU reportedly strike deal to slash Brexit red tape on food trade

UK and EU reportedly strike deal to slash Brexit red tape on food trade

The upcoming deal between the EU and UK will remove a layer of paperwork and checks on animal and plant goods that returned when Brexit was concluded.

NEWS 4 November 2026

Inadequate space allowance will hit performance

Inadequate space allowance will hit performance

Farmers attending Tullamore Mart on Tuesday night heard how insufficient lying space for finishing animals can result in 10kg to 20kg lighter carcase weights.

MANAGEMENT 28 October 2026

Vets Without Borders go for a dip

Vets Without Borders go for a dip

Vets Without Borders Ireland supports veterinary and community development projects helping small-scale livestock farmers access essential animal healthcare and strengthen their livelihoods.

DEALER 21 October 2026

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