Veterinary

News round-up from Northern Ireland

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

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 January 2026

News round-up from Northern Ireland

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No movement restrictions to be introduced around farm with bluetongue

No movement restrictions to be introduced around farm with bluetongue

NEWS 27 January 2026

New president and deputy president of Veterinary Council of Ireland

New president and deputy president of Veterinary Council of Ireland

NEWS 26 January 2026

Veterinary medicine gets historic treatment at Turlough Park

Veterinary medicine gets historic treatment at Turlough Park

Veterinary medicine gets historic treatment at Turlough Park

NEWS 25 January 2026

Bluetongue found in animal on Co Wexford farm

Bluetongue found in animal on Co Wexford farm

Bluetongue found in animal on Co Wexford farm

NEWS 24 January 2026

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Animal vaccine for TB would be 'holy grail' - Department vet

Animal vaccine for TB would be 'holy grail' - Department vet

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 24 December 2025

Action plan aims to cut BVD-positive animals

Action plan aims to cut BVD-positive animals

There are a number of features in the plan including pre-movement testing, tailored herd investigations, enhanced training and communications and reinforced support for herd outbraeaks.

CALVES 24 December 2025

Sheep Management: liver fluke, abortion control and religious festival dates

Sheep Management: liver fluke, abortion control and religious festival dates

The threat of liver fluke remains high in areas with a history of fluke infestation.

MANAGEMENT 24 December 2025

TB rates at slaughter have doubled since 2021

TB rates at slaughter have doubled since 2021

Over 10% of bovine TB reactor cattle in NI are now found at routine slaughter.

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 December 2025

Spotlight on bluetongue virus properties

Spotlight on bluetongue virus properties

There are three vaccines that will be available for use in Ireland in 2026, with these vaccines already available to farmers in Northern Ireland.

BREEDING & HEALTH 24 December 2025

Over two-thirds of veterinary practices acquired by corporates - new report

Over two-thirds of veterinary practices acquired by corporates - new report

Another 35% of vets who aren't incorporated are actively considering it.

NEWS 24 December 2025

Lamb dies and receives broken bone from dosing gun injury

Lamb dies and receives broken bone from dosing gun injury

Two lambs and a heifer brought to Athlone regional veterinary office last summer had died from injuries caused by a dosing gun.

NEWS 24 December 2025

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