Agri-Business
The department has said that fees levied on veterinary practices is a matter for the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI).
Veterinary Ireland, the body representing vets in Ireland, has called for a proposed increase in regulatory fees to be reduced.
Dairy
Veterinary Ireland is to hold a workshop for vets on examining breeding soundness in bulls, which will include an on-farm practical session.
The government's bovine TB action plan will form part of the discussions at the Veterinary Ireland annual conference later this month.
Rural Life
Veterinary Ireland has launched a survey of pet owners as part of a national action plan to address rising levels of AMR.
As Easter celebrations bring chocolate into many homes, Veterinary Ireland has issued a reminder for pet owners to keep treats 'to yourself'
Vets will receive a 3% increase to the existing rates for TB testing from January 1 2025, according to the DAFM
Veterinary Ireland has offered advice for this coming Christmas season, in order to ensure safety for family pets
The financial and operational challenges of 24-hour cover while ensuring a work-life balance are "pressing concerns" for Veterinary Ireland.
Veterinary Ireland has issued advice to pet owners this October ahead of firework season this Halloween, which they warn can be a stressful.
Veterinary Ireland has described the signing of new Veterinary Medicines Regulations as a "missed...
Beef News
IBR is still a "significant concern" for the Irish beef sector, despite a drop in prevalence of the disease, according to a new study.
Farmers 'have to' be heard during discussions on changes to the supply of vet medicines, according to IFA animal health chair, TJ Maher
Veterinary Ireland has held a "constructive meeting" with Minister McConalogue, expressing the concerns of its members.
Veterinary Ireland, which represents vets, will meet with the minister today to raise concerns about incoming changes to medicine rules.
South East Technological University (SETU) and Teagasc Kildalton Agricultural College hosted a visit from Veterinary Ireland this week.
Farmers are reaching out to vets for preventative herd/flock health advice rather than just calling them out for 'fire fighting' emergency
IFA national animal health chair, TJ Maher said it is important that farmers access to antiparasitic products is not impeded
Chair of the Veterinary Ireland Medicines Working Group, Conor Geraghty has called for further clarity on the NVPS
The body representing vets has called on Minister McConalogue to "follow a science-based response" to addressing antiparasitic resistance.
Recent amendments to the veterinary medicines bill "could spell the end of 24h cover", the past president of Veterinary Ireland has said.
Dr. Frank Mitloehner has expressed hope that Irish vets press policy makers on the risk of carbon leakage.
Beef
The CAVI 2023 conference got underway this morning (Wednesday, January 18) at the Tullamore Court Hotel, Co. Offaly.
