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Vets and merchants at odds over vaccine sales
Rachel Donovan
Over 200 vets attended an emergency meeting in the Horse and Jockey in Co Tipperary on Monday night, to discuss the impact of proposed changes to the sale of vaccines.
17 July 2024 News
Clarity on new vet school needed ‘as soon as possible’
South East Technological University (SETU), told the Irish Farmers Journal it 'would like clarity as soon as possible' on the location of the new vet school.
16 July 2024 News
Vets warn new vaccine sale rules will affect future of farm call-outs
Over 200 vets attended an emergency meeting in the Horse and Jockey in Co Tipperary on Monday night to discuss the impact of proposed changes to the sale of vaccines.
Minister commits to review Dan Brennan's farm files
There is to be a fresh assessment of the case sought by the Minister for Agriculture.
10 July 2024 News
UK set to see first ever strike of private veterinary staff
A two-week strike over pay and conditions is planned by veterinary workers in Wales.
10 July 2024 News
BVC Farm Vets organises charity event
The Co Tyrone veterinary practice is raising money for two good causes this Sunday.
5 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Minister to seek fresh review of Dan Brennan case
The commitment came from the minister in a Dáil debate which heard evidence written by vets who investigated the case in the mid-2000s.
4 July 2024 News
Farmer Writes: an adventure and a half with a Blue calf
'Stuck at the hips' are four simple words no farmer (or vet for that matter) ever likes to hear and we were presented with a stumbling block, having gone past the point of no return.
19 June 2024 Farmer Writes
Comment: Permanent ban on horse slaughter not the right approach
Caitríona Morrissey looks at why banning horse slaughter in the aftermath of the RTÉ Investigates revelations is not the right thing to do.
19 June 2024 News
High-risk months for redwater
Adam Woods reports on an increase in red water cases in the last few weeks, especially in the northwest of the country.
5 June 2024 Management
Keeping on top of summer health issues
Adam Woods previews this week’s summer health Focus and what’s inside.
5 June 2024 Animal Health
CVS sells Irish vet practices for just €2
The practices are being sold to Global Veterinary Excellence, owned by vet James Cahill.
22 May 2024 News