Veterinary medicines

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 3 December 2025

NI will have fewer vet medicines, MLAs told

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NI facing 40% fewer vet medicine pack sizes

NI facing 40% fewer vet medicine pack sizes

NI facing 40% fewer vet medicine pack sizes

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

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

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Slow lane for UK-EU SPS deal

Slow lane for UK-EU SPS deal

The deal has been agreed for months at this stage, but, according to Northern Ireland minister, it is still a long way from coming into operation.

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Brexit problems getting solved under 'upcoming' agreement

Brexit problems getting solved under 'upcoming' agreement

The upcoming SPS agreement between the EU and UK will unwind one of the most costly barriers created by Brexit.

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Australia develops foot-and-mouth vaccine

Australia develops foot-and-mouth vaccine

Vaccination may not necessarily be required in the event of an incursion but this research confirms the Australian livestock industry is proactive, says Michael Crowley of MLA.

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Prescription rules pushed back to December

Prescription rules pushed back to December

Adam Woods has the latest on the new regulations around antiparasitic medicines.

BREEDING & HEALTH 20 June 2025

Further extension to transition period for vet medicines changes

Further extension to transition period for vet medicines changes

The further extension to 1 December 2025 will be the last change of deadline on adhering to the new regulations, Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has outlined.

NEWS 20 June 2025

Vets still worried about future medicine supply

Vets still worried about future medicine supply

UK Government estimates that some 10-15% of authorised veterinary products in NI will be discontinued

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 June 2025

New schemes to aid supply of veterinary medicine into NI

New schemes to aid supply of veterinary medicine into NI

The UK government has published its approach and guidance from the Veterinary Medicine Directorate (VMD) for the future supply of veterinary medicines in NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 June 2025

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ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

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