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If you have a problem with swollen navels...

If you have a problem with swollen navels...

Just back from Gerry’s.

Thu, 22 Feb, 2018

Vets highlight benefits of risk assessments

Vets highlight benefits of risk assessments

Only 25% of sheep farmers are meeting their lamb survival targets, according to a study of 100 sheep farmers in Co Galway.

Tue, 17 Oct, 2017

Young vets leaving in their droves due to poor pay and archaic conditions

Young vets leaving in their droves due to poor pay and archaic conditions

Young vets are leaving Ireland in their droves due to archaic working conditions and poor pay.

Tue, 29 Aug, 2017

Veterinary: Eating stones off ditches

Veterinary: Eating stones off ditches

Every now and then, I’m shown a cow ‘licking the ditches and drinking water from pools on the passageway’. Other than that, the cow might appear normal.

Thu, 23 Mar, 2017

Veterinary Clinic: Calf-friendly version of Aggers Pump worth investigating

Veterinary Clinic: Calf-friendly version of Aggers Pump worth investigating

I came across a common scenario last week. Tommy had a day old calf that wouldn’t drink. He was panting a lot and had a raised temperature, though not very high.

Thu, 23 Feb, 2017

VIDEO: How much would you pay to save your pet?

VIDEO: How much would you pay to save your pet?

We now expect the latest medical treatments for our pets. But what about the cost, asks Sharon Ní Chonchúir.

Fri, 27 May, 2016

Veterinary advice: Botulism can bring horrendous suffering and death for livestock

Veterinary advice: Botulism can bring horrendous suffering and death for livestock

In 2010 we had a severe outbreak of Botulism on two of our clients’ farms.

Thu, 26 May, 2016