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Farmer still counting cost of dog attack over a year later

The incident, which occurred over a year ago, resulted in eight sheep dead, others injured and multiple orphan lambs.

NEWS 14 April 2026

Farmer still counting cost of dog attack over a year later

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Vet's Corner: pre-breeding scanning for the spring season

Vet's Corner: pre-breeding scanning for the spring season

NEWS 8 April 2026

Department has no role in vet fees

Department has no role in vet fees

DEALER 8 April 2026

Competition watchdog to review vet fee increases

Competition watchdog to review vet fee increases

Competition watchdog to review vet fee increases

NEWS 2 April 2026

Debudding calves under sedation benefits the animal and the farmer

Debudding calves under sedation benefits the animal and the farmer

Debudding calves under sedation benefits the animal and the farmer

NEWS 1 April 2026

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Veterinary Ireland writes to competition watchdog and Minister over fee increase

Veterinary Ireland writes to competition watchdog and Minister over fee increase

Veterinary Ireland has written to the Minister for Agriculture and the CCPC calling for a review into the VCI’s increased fees on the veterinary profession.

NEWS 26 January 2026

Farmer Writes: a new jack for bull calves

Farmer Writes: a new jack for bull calves

After a quick rummage in the cow, I’d straightened out two bent front legs but I had an inkling it wasn’t going to be as simple as that.

FARMER WRITES 26 January 2026

Vets warn of farmer price hikes on back of fee increases

Vets warn of farmer price hikes on back of fee increases

The VCI is increasing annual registration fees for vets and vet nurses, as well as fees for granting certificates of suitability for practice premises.

NEWS 26 January 2026

Calving calamities in the Clogher Valley

Calving calamities in the Clogher Valley

David Clarke has had a difficult start to spring calving on his dairy farm in Co Tyrone.

FARMER WRITES 26 January 2026

Benefits of bluetongue vaccination far outweigh the risks, vet says

Benefits of bluetongue vaccination far outweigh the risks, vet says

Vets and farmers alike are gearing up for bluetongue vaccination.

NEWS 26 January 2026

Inconclusive animal 12 times more likely to fail future test

Inconclusive animal 12 times more likely to fail future test

The number of reactors is down 10% and herd incidence has decreased from 5.99% to 5.68%. However, the number of slaughterhouse cases are continuing to rise.

NEWS 26 January 2026

New president and deputy president of Veterinary Council of Ireland

New president and deputy president of Veterinary Council of Ireland

The incoming president and deputy president were appointed, following an uncontested election, by council members at the most recent VCI meeting, which took place on 22 January 2026.

NEWS 26 January 2026

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