Veterinary medicines

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 3 April 2026

Why you should consider vaccinating your bull for bluetongue

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England to trial bird flu vaccines in turkeys

England to trial bird flu vaccines in turkeys

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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

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 December 2025

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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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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to follow EU rules on veterinary medicine testing, so products that currently come from Britain are at risk of being withdrawn.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 3 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 3 October 2025

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.

NEWS 3 October 2025

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Get more heifers in-calf, earlier – with synchronisation and fixed-time AI

If you are looking to tighten your calving pattern, take a page from the Hession brothers outside Tuam, Co Galway.

Get more heifers in-calf, earlier – with synchronisation and fixed-time AI

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