Veterinary medicines

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

Spotlight on bluetongue virus properties

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News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 December 2025

UK government aware of vet medicine concerns

UK government aware of vet medicine concerns

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 December 2025

NI will have fewer vet medicines, MLAs told

NI will have fewer vet medicines, MLAs told

NI will have fewer vet medicines, MLAs told

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 December 2025

New animal medicine rules from Monday

New animal medicine rules from Monday

New animal medicine rules from Monday

NEWS 26 November 2025

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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 23 July 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to follow EU rules on veterinary medicine testing, so products that currently come from Britain are at risk of being withdrawn.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 23 July 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 23 July 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 23 July 2025

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.

NEWS 23 July 2025

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.

NEWS 23 July 2025

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 23 July 2025

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Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

Our success in export markets depends not only on finding new buyers, but on protecting the strong and hard-fought position we occupy on the global stage.

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