Beef
Late spring turnout sees incidents of mastitis cases jump 100%
The number of E-coli mastitis cases on dairy farmers has doubled this spring compared to the same period last year,...
Vets
Agri Politics
New antimicrobial drugs should be developed - MEPs
The use of existing antimicrobial drugs should be restricted and new ones should be developed, Environment and Public Health Committee...
Sponsored
Watch: How Cavan farm partnership combats scour
Scour occurs when the gut becomes compromised and calves lose proper functioning of the intestine, resulting in diarrhoea and loss...
Dairy
Video: Graphic video shows cows with their ears torn off by dogs
Two in-calf cows on a Co. Cork dairy farm had their ears torn off them after they were attacked by...
Beef
Farmers obliged to have a safe working environment for vets as well as themselves
Some 26 people were killed while working with animals in the agricultural sector in Ireland between 2006 and 2015. However, these...
Beef
Why are my cattle coughing? It may not be lungworm
Farmers should not automatically assume that coughing cattle, including cows, have a lungworm problem, according Co. Meath veterinarian Frank O’Sullivan. “In some...
Rural Life
Gardai investigating theft of substance from veterinary practice
An Garda Siochana are investigating the theft of two bottles (150ml) of Euthatal from a veterinary practice in Balbriggan, Co....
Beef
Vet confirms that lungworms can create pneumonia problems in young cattle
Young cattle showing symptoms of pneumonia at the present time may well have a background lungworm problem, according to Anselm...
Agri Politics
Wording of EU vet medicines proposal 'could jeopardise animal health'
The wording of the proposed EU legislation on vet medicines is “too vague and could jeopardize the health and welfare of animals...
Sponsored
Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Rural Life
Female vets and those in rural practices most optimistic about the future
Vets in rural practices and business owners/partners were found to be the most optimistic about the future of the vet...
Agri Politics
Responsible use of medicines part of EU vets' five-year plan
Promoting the responsible use of antimicrobials and promoting the ‘One Health’ concept are part of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe’s (FVE)...
Agri Politics
50% of EU vets focus on pets and just 18% of focus on farm animals
There are 780m farm animals and 157m pets in Europe, yet 48% of European vets focus on companion animals, according...
Dairy
Not every sudden death should be attributed to tetany at this time of the year
Grass tetany is only one of several diseases that can lead to sudden death on dairy and suckler farms during...
Agri Politics
Female vets earn 28% less than their male counterparts
Female vets in Europe earn, on average, 28% less than their male counterparts, a new survey by the Federation of...
Agri-Business
Vet fined €40,000 for dispensing medicines to animals not under his care
A Wicklow-based vet has been fined €40,000 and received two suspended sentences for offences relating to the sale of prescription-only medicines...
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Roscommon sheep farmer maximises lamb performance
The ideal combination of Lamlac and efficient feeding technology to boost lamb performance has made life a great deal easier...
Agri-Business
Norbrook appoints Richard Palmer as head of global sales and marketing
Norbrook has announced the appointment of Richard Palmer as Global Head of Sales & Marketing, with effect from the beginning...
Agri-Business
'Vets are in a unique position to support farmers'
Vets are in a very unique position to support farmers by encouraging improvements in fertility, genetics, preventative medicine and disease...
Agri-Business
Vets call for tightening of 'prescription without examination' rules
Irish vets have called to end practise of prescribing antimicrobial drugs, including intra-mammary mastitis treatments, without conducting a veterinary examination...