Keeping herd well earns vets praise

FOUR vets in three west of Ireland practices have been honoured for their role in enhancing the health status of the national cattle herd and securing the future of weanling exports.

They are: Conor Geraghty, Ahascragh Veterinary Clinic, Galway; John Gilmore, Emlagh Lodge Veterinary Centre, Elphin, Co Roscommon; and John O’Roarke and James Finn, both of the All Creatures practice in Roscommon town.

The awards were presented by European Food Safety Authority chairman Professor Patrick Wall, who said veterinary initiatives that add to farm profitability have to be welcomed, adding that the award winners were to be commended for their efforts.