Veterinary medicines

Now is the time to plan blowfly strike prevention options

The risk of blowfly strike has been low to date due to lower temperatures but this could quickly change at this time of year.

SHEEP HANDLING 13 May 2026

Now is the time to plan blowfly strike prevention options

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Why you should consider vaccinating your bull for bluetongue

Why you should consider vaccinating your bull for bluetongue

BEEF BREEDING 3 April 2026

England to trial bird flu vaccines in turkeys

England to trial bird flu vaccines in turkeys

NEWS 7 March 2026

Three vaccines permitted for BTV 3

Three vaccines permitted for BTV 3

Three vaccines permitted for BTV 3

NEWS 28 January 2026

Spotlight on bluetongue virus properties

Spotlight on bluetongue virus properties

Spotlight on bluetongue virus properties

BREEDING & HEALTH 24 December 2025

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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 22 October 2025

UK government aware of vet medicine concerns

UK government aware of vet medicine concerns

Vicky Nicholls from the Veterinary Medicines Directorate made the comments during an online tutorial for veterinary medicine retailers in Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 October 2025

NI will have fewer vet medicines, MLAs told

NI will have fewer vet medicines, MLAs told

The issue stems from Northern Ireland needing to follow EU regulations on veterinary medicines as part of post Brexit trade arrangements.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 October 2025

New animal medicine rules from Monday

New animal medicine rules from Monday

The new National Veterinary Prescription System (NVPS) also comes into effect on Monday.

NEWS 22 October 2025

Brazil bombshell: illegal antibiotic trade exposed

Brazil bombshell: illegal antibiotic trade exposed

Adam Woods reports on an Irish Farmers Journal/IFA investigation into the illegal sale of animal medicines in Brazil.

NEWS 22 October 2025

NI facing 40% fewer vet medicine pack sizes

NI facing 40% fewer vet medicine pack sizes

The issue stems from NI needing to follow EU rules on veterinary medicine testing, so products that currently come from Britain are at risk of being withdrawn.

NEWS 22 October 2025

Sheep management: liver fluke product warnings, shearing lambs, health treatment

Sheep management: liver fluke product warnings, shearing lambs, health treatment

HPRA have released a warning notifying users of closantel-containing products that the withdrawal period has increased with immediate effect from 42 to 56 days.

MANAGEMENT 22 October 2025

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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