Organisation: Veterinary Ireland

€1bn plan to eliminate bovine TB by 2030

Agriculture Minister Michael Creed has reiterated his commitment to eradication of bovine TB in Ireland by 2030.

Wed, 10 Apr, 2019

Further backing for public pay deal

The public service pay deal is set for overwhelming acceptance as four more unions yesterday voted to back it.

Sat, 16 Sep, 2017

7,618 horses killed for meat in Ireland

More than 7,500 horses were slaughtered in Ireland last year and sold as meat to householders, mainly on continental Europe.

Tue, 28 Mar, 2017

Irish veterinarians to speak at World Buiatrics Congress

The country vet, along with the priest, teacher, doctor and creamery manager, was always a pillar of rural life.

Mon, 04 Jul, 2016

Food industry makes first moves in transformation to going antibiotic-free

As antibiotics have been used more widely, more and more microbes have become resistant to them

Thu, 28 Jan, 2016

World Buiatrics Congress and International Pig Veterinary Society Congress to put animal health in the spotlight

Two global veterinary conferences to be held in Dublin next year are expected to boost the national economy by some €12 m.

Mon, 14 Dec, 2015

Vets roped into schemes

The rollout of Targeted Veterinary Advisory Services next year will be a positive step for vets and farmers alike, said Animal Health Ireland CEO, Joe O’Flaherty.

Thu, 22 Oct, 2015

Dramatic decrease in dog destruction rates

Fewer dogs are being euthanised, but the country still has to deal with its huge canine overpopulation problem, according to a national animal welfare organisation.

Fri, 29 May, 2015

Vital to keep herd healthy as possible

Sub-clinical diseases that farmers might not easily notice can explain much of the low profitability on some dairy farms.

Thu, 26 Feb, 2015

Horse owners warned over tree seed poisoning

Horse owners have been warned to beware of sycamore tree seed poisoning.

Thu, 06 Nov, 2014

Better animal health ‘can help beef farmers return to profitability’

Improving animal health can help struggling beef farmers work their way back towards profitability, according to the organisers of a series of beef health conferences.

Wed, 01 Oct, 2014

Control is key to helping your animals thrive

Q&A: parasite control

Thu, 26 Jun, 2014

Veterinary feedback systems must be put in place, now

EU take note: in Ireland alone, the agriculture industry could gain €200 million if meat plants were equipped for veterinary feedback.

Thu, 28 Nov, 2013

Vet conference to focus on modern treatments for several species

More than 650 vets and veterinary nurses from 43 countries will be in Dublin for this week’s annual Congress of the European Companion Animal Veterinary Association.

Wed, 02 Oct, 2013

Taking some precautions can prevent losses

UCD and Veterinary Ireland have estimated the losses associated with vets charges, drugs, farmers’ time, discarded milk, reduced milk, dead calves.

Thu, 21 Feb, 2013

5% wage cut for veterinary inspectors in meat plants

Long standing proposals to reduce the cost of post-mortem checks in meat factories by replacing vets with technicians have been shelved by the Department of Agriculture.

Thu, 07 Jun, 2012

Meat factory managers hopeful of averting escalation in vet strikes

MEAT factory managers are hopeful that a Department of Agriculture intervention can help avert any escalation of the industrial action currently being taken by Ireland’s veterinarians.

Fri, 16 Dec, 2011

Major step towards eradication of BVD

A BVD implementation group has been created with members drawn from Veterinary Ireland, IFA, ICMSA, ICOS, pedigree cattle breed societies, the Department of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, and ICBF.

Thu, 26 May, 2011

Suspected foot-and-mouth case sparks staffing fears for state vets

A SUSPECTED foot-and-mouth case has added to concerns among veterinary surgeons about diminishing numbers in the Irish State veterinary service.

Thu, 25 Nov, 2010

CellCheck quality initiative aims to control mastitis and boost profits

DAIRY farmers are partnering with vets, advisers, dairy technicians and co-op personnel on a milk quality initiative called CellCheck, which will control mastitis and should boost future profits.

Wed, 24 Nov, 2010

Greyhound industry best able to pay and most in need of regulation

THE shadow boxing of backbench TDs purporting to represent “rural Ireland” is gathering pace as the Government seeks to pass the puppy farming bill.

Tue, 06 Jul, 2010

Horan to chair NTPF

The National Treatment Purchase Fund has announced that John Horan is to be appointed the new Chairman.

Thu, 10 Jun, 2010

Vets say cutbacks must not undermine animal welfare

CUTBACKS must not jeopardise consumer confidence or animal health for short-term financial gain, veterinary bodies warned yesterday.

Sat, 17 Apr, 2010

Commission approves application for brucellosis-free status in Ireland

THE European Com-mission has approved Ireland’s application for official brucellosis free status, Agriculture Minister Brendan Smith announced yesterday.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2009

Vets warn of bluetongue risk from importation of animals

VETS are advising farmers of the dangers of importing animals from bluetongue restricted zones and regions.

Thu, 29 Jan, 2009

Farm animal deaths could have been prevented, conference told

MANY of the 243,500 animal deaths on farms last year could have been prevented, the Animal and Plant Health Association annual conference was told in Portlaoise yesterday.

Fri, 19 Sep, 2008

Threat to rural vet service

ONE-FIFTH of the country’s practising vets recently applied for State veterinary officer jobs, according to the Veterinary Council of Ireland.

Thu, 13 Mar, 2008

Veterinary Ireland wants immobiliser ban review

AN organisation representing the veterinary profession has called for an immediate review of the ban on electro-immobilisers for livestock control.

Thu, 12 Jul, 2007

Vets support animal remedies laws

Ireland: Veterinary Ireland strongly supports the view of the Department of Agriculture and Food that animal remedy prescriptions should only be issued by a veterinarian, and under specific conditions.

Tue, 13 Sep, 2005

Hand hygiene a priority for hospital staff

INCREASED hand-washing will become a priority for workers in hospitals next year as Health Minister Mary Harney has warned she is determined to tackle the spread of infection.

Wed, 15 Dec, 2004