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Veterinary medicines

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Minister had ‘no choice’ on vet medicines

Minister McConalogue said the new rule changes had to be made in response to direction from the Health Protection Regulatory Authority (HPRA).

18 September 2024 NEWS
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Focus on flock health at Sheep Expo 2024

The event will focus on critical ailments influencing sheep sector performance including antiparasitic resistance, lameness, antimicrobial resistance and bluetongue.

18 September 2024 BREEDING & HEALTH

Government 'sold out' farmers in veterinary medicine bill - ICMSA

The bill was signed into law on Thursday 12 September which the ICMSA believe will increase costs for farmers but will not improve animal health.

16 September 2024 NEWS

Vet meds change draws fire from IFA and vet group, but for different reasons

Minister McConalogue's signing off of changes to veterinary medicine rules has drawn criticism from both the IFA and vets.

13 September 2024 NEWS

'Merchants hung out to dry on medicines bill' - ILMA

Adam Woods speaks to Offaly merchant Ollie Ryan about the signing into law of the new veterinary medicines bill.

12 September 2024 NEWS

Vaccines row rumbles on

Veterinary Ireland has called for the integrity of a veterinary prescription to be maintained.

7 August 2024 NEWS
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Battle continues over the sale of vaccines and doses

The row centres on a new law which, in its current form, would ban merchants and co-ops from selling vaccines and doses to farmers unless they have a prescription from a vet.

31 July 2024 NEWS
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Minister set to sign off on disputed medicine law

It is anticipated that the statutory instrument enacting the changes will be signed over the next fortnight despite vets' opposition.

24 July 2024 NEWS
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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