FMD
Farmers in South Africa that have already vaccinated their cattle for foot and mouth disease (FMD) are seeing them become reinfected.
Bluetongue
Bluetongue has been now been detected in counties Wexford, Wicklow, Laois, Louth, Monaghan, Kildare and Cork according to DAFM.
N.Ireland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has simplified access to bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV 3) vaccines.
Beef
50 veterinary practices have applied for bluetongue serotype-3 (BTV 3) vaccine licences to date, the Department of Agriculture has confirmed.
DAFM deputy chief veterinary officer, Prof. Eoin Ryan, spoke to Agriland on the AgriFocus podcast about bluetongue vaccination.
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The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has advised farmers in Northern Ireland considering using a bluetongue vaccine to consult with their vet.
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Agri-Business
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) said its current approach to bluetongue is early detection and eradication, where possible.
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Pig/Poultry
The HSE has estimated that Ireland requires 10,000 doses of a vaccine for people at risk of exposure to bird flu due to their job.
TJ Maher has called on the government to deliver a zero-VAT rate on non-oral animal vaccines from January 1, 2025, in the upcoming budget.
Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) Animal Health Committee chairman, T J Maher, is confirming the current animal vaccine shortage
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue said that trials on a bovine tuberculosis (TB) vaccine are moving to a new phase.
Ireland is due to receive doses of a vaccine for people deemed to be at a higher risk of exposure to bird flu in the coming months.
Dairy Technical
An experimental vaccine for Cryptosporidium parvum (crypto) from MSD Animal Health has shown positive results.
The RHASS Presidents’ Initiative is showcasing a vaccine that was developed by "unsung heroes" Prof. Donachie and the Pasteurella team.
Sheep
Trials are ongoing to a develop a liver fluke vaccine, with trials of promising candidates starting this summer.
