Veterinary medicines

Over a dozen vet med recalls issued in 2025 to protect animal or human health

Particulate contamination was leading cause of veterinary medicine recalls in 2025.

NEWS 17 August 2026

Over a dozen vet med recalls issued in 2025 to protect animal or human health

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Farm hazardous waste collections announced for six locations

Farm hazardous waste collections announced for six locations

NEWS 12 August 2026

Department told to destroy unauthorised veterinary medicines worth €100,000

Department told to destroy unauthorised veterinary medicines worth €100,000

NEWS 31 July 2026

New vet med rules have hit co-op stores’ margin hard - ICOS

New vet med rules have hit co-op stores’ margin hard - ICOS

New vet med rules have hit co-op stores’ margin hard - ICOS

NEWS 23 July 2026

NI has no shortage of vet medicines, MPs told

NI has no shortage of vet medicines, MPs told

NI has no shortage of vet medicines, MPs told

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 July 2026

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Bultavo-3 bluetongue vaccine likely to require annual administration

Bultavo-3 bluetongue vaccine likely to require annual administration

Dr Ruth Sanders of the Department of Agriculture told farmers at last week’s sheep conference that the manufacturers of the vaccine are requesting that it be approved as an annual vaccine

NEWS 24 December 2025

Editorial: a decade since Brexit with repercussions starting to bite

Editorial: a decade since Brexit with repercussions starting to bite

At the time, 10 years ago, Brexit was considered the seismic event of our lifetime.

VIEWPOINTS 24 December 2025

Now is the time to plan blowfly strike prevention options

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 24 December 2025

Why you should consider vaccinating your bull for bluetongue

Why you should consider vaccinating your bull for bluetongue

The bluetongue virus can have devastating effects on bull fertility with the potential of a bull being infertile for anywhere from two to six months of age.

BEEF BREEDING 24 December 2025

England to trial bird flu vaccines in turkeys

England to trial bird flu vaccines in turkeys

The targeted trial will test the efficacy of the vaccine against the disease, which has significantly impacted captive and wild birds globally since 2020.

NEWS 24 December 2025

Three vaccines permitted for BTV 3

Three vaccines permitted for BTV 3

The Department of Agriculture has noted that supplies of Bultavo 3 are already available with supplies of Bluevac 3 and Syvazul likely to be available soon.

NEWS 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

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At the heart of the community: more than just a pub

The rural pub has been more than just somewhere to stop for a drink. It is a meeting place, a social outlet and an important part of community life, bringing together farmers, families & local groups.

At the heart of the community: more than just a pub

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