The move comes following the discovery of livestock links between the Netherlands and the German area where water buffalo tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease on Friday.
Caitríona Morrissey analyses what has been happening since foot-and-mouth disease was confirmed in Germany.
A case of foot-and-mouth disease was confirmed in Germany on Friday. The Department of Agriculture has answered common questions on the contagious disease.
Germany confirmed its first outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease after almost 40 years on Friday.
Data protection authorities have confirmed that they were consulted on the NVPS.
Offaly based merchant Ollie Ryan said that the move clearly shows that ultimately the cost of the introduction of the new system is going to be borne by dispensers and farmers.
Some 90 Irish students began studying veterinary medicine in Poland this academic year.
Adam Woods exclusive details of a new deal which will see vets getting an extra €12.8 million in state funding over the next three years.
Adam Woods has more on the rollout of a new veterinary prescription system for vets and farmers.