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Ancient DNA indicates brucellosis evolved with farming
Grace Hoare
Research has found that brucellosis may have evolved due to early livestock farmers mixing stock and the pathogen circulated throughout herds.
26 July 2024 News
Farmers urged to stay vigilant for bluetongue
Importers must abide by livestock isolation protocols to help ensure the disease is not introduced to Ireland.
24 July 2024 News
New research project to examine calf welfare
Earlier this month, Minister for State Martin Heydon announced funding of €22.3m for the 21 different new research projects.
Over 32,000 TB reactors removed in year up to June
The Department’s TB figures continue to show a worsening of the disease’s trends in herds.
22 July 2024 News
Vets’ emergency meeting late in the day
Editor Jack Kennedy will be watching to see if changes are made to vaccine availability for farmers.
17 July 2024 Editorial
Vets to hold emergency meeting over new medicine rules
Members of Veterinary Ireland have been invited to an emergency meeting in Tipperary this week.
15 July 2024 News
IFA halts Bord Bia's overhaul of QA scheme
The IFA move follows concerns at the level of additional requirements that could potentially be foisted on farmers, and the pressure being applied to agree these changes.
10 July 2024 News
Animal health - Dutch calf challenge
It could take Ireland up to 16 years to achieve IBR-free status.
10 July 2024 Viewpoints
Schemes update: 178 fewer BVD-positive calves identified in 2024
The latest AHI programme results show 332 BVD-positive calves identified up to week 26, with 27 fewer herds experiencing issues with the disease in the year to date.
28 June 2024 Schemes
Strong contenders for chief vet job at the department
Galway native Martin Blake is set to retire from his role as chief veterinary officer with the Department of Agriculture. The Dealer has the runners and rider sin the race to succeed Blake.
26 June 2024 Dealer
Wide range in veterinary call-out charges
There is a significant differential in the cost for a farm visit by vets in NI
26 June 2024 Northern Ireland
Former Animal Health Ireland chair receives UCD honorary degree
Mike Magan was chair of Animal Health Ireland for 13 years.
25 June 2024 News