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New SETU and ATU courses will 'alleviate' veterinary challenges
James Hanly
Minister for Further and Higher Education Patrick O'Donovan and Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue made the announcement at the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois.
28 August 2024 Letters
Letter re veterinary medicine regulations
"Vets must show more respect to farmers" - Gerald Sheehan, Oakfield farm, Burnfort, Mallow, Co Cork
21 August 2024 News
Increased regulation for hoof parers and cow scanners
The regulations will enable a list of competent persons available to offer these services to be developed.
Minister set to sign off on disputed medicine law
It is anticipated that the statutory instrument enacting the changes will be signed over the next fortnight despite vets' opposition.
24 July 2024 News
Vets’ bull semen testing challenge dismissed
A case brought by the Veterinary Council of Ireland against a woman who provided bull semen analysis service has been thrown out of court. David Forsythe reports.
3 July 2024 News
Vets’ bull semen testing challenge dismissed
A case brought by the Veterinary Council of Ireland against a woman who provided bull semen analysis service has been thrown out of court. David Forsythe reports.
28 June 2024 News
Two vets censured over TB testing misconduct
The allegations against one vet related to him failing to test adequately or at all one or more animals when conducting TB tests on herds.
12 June 2024 News
Kevin McConnell the new AHI CEO
The Co Kildare vet has 30 years’ experience in farm animal practice, as well as managing a veterinary clinic in Naas.
10 April 2024 News
Kildare vet named CEO of Animal Health Ireland
The Co Kildare vet has 30 years’ experience in farm animal practice, as well as managing a veterinary clinic in Naas.
10 April 2024 News