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Poultry
Bird flu outbreak could have ‘severe consequences’ - Department
James Hanly
It comes after the Department announced that a strict compulsory housing order for all poultry and captive birds will come into effect from Monday 17 February.
12 February 2025 News
Dogs must be registered to NVPS to tackle sheep attacks
That’s according to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) who want to make this a legal requirement with increased sanctions for owners who fail to comply.
10 February 2025 News
Issues with dispensing vet medicine a focus of new merchants' alliance
Merchants Alliance Ireland is being formed by the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society, Irish Licensed Merchants Association and Acorn Independent Merchants.
New vet courses at ATU and SETU poised for September 2026 starts
While ATU aimed to have the programme up and running this September, SETU had always planned for a September 2026 start.
6 February 2025 News
Teeth issues significant cause of thin ewes
The results from the Department of Agriculture / Teagasc Thin Ewe Scheme showed teeth issues as the main contributor to thin ewes in 17% of ewes in the study
5 February 2025 Breeding & health
Gardaí warn farmers after spate of farm thefts in Tipperary
Sergeant John McCormack from Thurlesgarda station spoke to the Irish Farmers Journal while at a farm safety event in Gurteen College on Monday.
29 January 2025 News
DAERA powerless on livestock moves since 2021
Legislation to enforce rules around animal movements has not been in place since 2021
29 January 2025 Northern Ireland
‘Rare’ human case of H5N1 bird flu detected in UK
The human case was discovered during routine testing of individuals in close contact with infected birds.
28 January 2025 Poultry
Stop calf scour in its tracks: maximise your herd’s profitability
Nevin Smith is a vet and pedigree Simmental farmer from Coleraine. Nevin is a member of the Northern Irish Simmental Club and British Simmental Society.
DAERA vets with no legal power since 2021
The relevant legislation in NI has not been updated to reference EU animal health law.
23 January 2025 Northern Ireland
Department vet open to testing deer for TB
New superintending veterinary inspector for Tipperary Martin Ryan was speaking to farmers about bovine TB at the north Tipperary Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) AGM on Monday.
22 January 2025 News
Essential tips for disbudding and castration of calves
Adam Woods outline some tips on budding and castration covered at last week’s AHI walk in Donegal.
15 January 2025 Breeding & health