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Vets' suspensions from TB testing shows system is ‘robust’ – Minister

Minister Heydon said that the fact 60 suspensions were handed down to vets for failing to properly conduct TB tests should give farmers confidence that the system works.

NEWS 3 September 2026

Vets' suspensions from TB testing shows system is ‘robust’ – Minister

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60 suspensions handed down to vets over TB testing since 2022

60 suspensions handed down to vets over TB testing since 2022

NEWS 2 September 2026

Concern over public 'trust' saw vet president pull resignation letter

Concern over public 'trust' saw vet president pull resignation letter

NEWS 31 August 2026

Over 50% of BVD-positive calves in five counties

Over 50% of BVD-positive calves in five counties

Over 50% of BVD-positive calves in five counties

ANIMAL HEALTH 29 August 2026

Vet council’s president resigns seven months into term

Vet council’s president resigns seven months into term

Vet council’s president resigns seven months into term

NEWS 26 August 2026

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Vet's Corner: what is jaagsiekte?

Vet's Corner: what is jaagsiekte?

The disease is contagious and is transmitted by sheep even in the early stages.

NEWS 10 August 2026

Northern Ireland diary of farming events

Northern Ireland diary of farming events

Weekly round-up of upcoming events for farmers and their families in Northern Ireland.

NEWS 10 August 2026

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

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 10 August 2026

MLAs question DAERA on Tyrone cull

MLAs question DAERA on Tyrone cull

David Wright reports on the evidence given at an extraordinary meeting of the Stormont Agriculture committee on Monday

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 August 2026

Veterinary services in Ireland

Veterinary services in Ireland

'We recognise that farming is not a nine-to-five industry, and neither is farm veterinary practice.' - Gavin McCoubrey, Managing Director, VetPartners Ireland.

LETTERS 10 August 2026

Limited time left for Minister Muir

Limited time left for Minister Muir

There are just seven months left in the mandate of the current Stormont Assembly.

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 August 2026

Hundreds turn out at Stormont protest over cattle cull

Hundreds turn out at Stormont protest over cattle cull

Farmers were joined by local politicians at the protest outside Stormont on Monday.

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 August 2026

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