Veterinary

Beef Management: marketing slaughter-fit cattle and autumn-born weanlings

With significant delays still facing farmers in getting cattle booked in for slaughter it is worth reviewing the age of cattle that could be approaching age limits that influence potential sale value.

MANAGEMENT 3 June 2026

Beef Management: marketing slaughter-fit cattle and autumn-born weanlings

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AHI gives great value for money, says CEO

AHI gives great value for money, says CEO

NEWS 3 June 2026

Funding of €8.6m for biosecurity advice for farmers

Funding of €8.6m for biosecurity advice for farmers

SCHEMES 2 June 2026

Minister ‘satisfied’ with appointment of Huey to Horse Sport Ireland board

Minister ‘satisfied’ with appointment of Huey to Horse Sport Ireland board

Minister ‘satisfied’ with appointment of Huey to Horse Sport Ireland board

NEWS 29 May 2026

Bluetongue in Ireland: risks, fertility losses and why vaccination matters

Bluetongue in Ireland: risks, fertility losses and why vaccination matters

Bluetongue in Ireland: risks, fertility losses and why vaccination matters

ANIMAL HEALTH 24 May 2026

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CCPC to look into acquisition of north Cork veterinary practice

CCPC to look into acquisition of north Cork veterinary practice

The CCPC has been notified of the acquisition of north Cork-based, Acorn Veterinary Clinic by the Independent Vet Care (IVC) group.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Prevention is always better than cure

Prevention is always better than cure

There are numerous competing demands on spending for a farm health plan, so it is worth sitting down and prioritising what are the must-have elements.

ANIMAL HEALTH 6 May 2026

Threat of tick bites everywhere in Ireland

Threat of tick bites everywhere in Ireland

Farmers are well accustomed to the disease risks from ticks in their sheep but the HSE is also highlighting people to be cognisant of the risks of tick bites and lyme disease

SHEEP HANDLING 6 May 2026

New vet contract for Teagasc farms

New vet contract for Teagasc farms

Teagasc is seeking a new panel of vets for its nine farms across the country.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Farmers unable to get clear guidance on new TB rules - ICMSA

Farmers unable to get clear guidance on new TB rules - ICMSA

Introducing simple initiatives like the TB helpline would help move understanding and acceptance forward significantly, ICMSA deputy president Eamon Carroll said.

NEWS 6 May 2026

FF TD revives bid to ban corporate vet groups from owning practices

FF TD revives bid to ban corporate vet groups from owning practices

A Fianna Fáil TD has revived former TD Jackie Cahill's bid to ban corporate bodies from taking over veterinary practices.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Still time to vaccinate against bluetongue – Department

Still time to vaccinate against bluetongue – Department

The vaccine does not prevent animals contracting bluetongue, but it does reduce the symptoms on vaccinated livestock.

NEWS 6 May 2026

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'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm'

Wicklow dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm'

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