Agri-Business
The vet council of Ireland has announced that Niamh Muldoon will step down from her role as registrar and chief executive
Veterinary Ireland, the body representing vets in Ireland, has called for a proposed increase in regulatory fees to be reduced.
It is advised that vaccination should be completed in animals to protect them against bluetongue prior to the high-risk vector season from May onwards.
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) is seeking specialist training for its on-farm animal health and biosecurity advisory service.
Farmers are being urged to seek advice from their vets on how to manage the risk of bluetongue.
Staff with veterinary qualifications undertake a "variety of roles" within the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has embarked on a recruitment drive for veterinary inspectors.
The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) has elected Joseph Walsh as its new president and Caroline Garvan as deputy president.
Over the 12 months to November 2025, increases in input prices were recorded for fertilisers, electricity, and veterinary expenses.
13 veterinary practices have applied for bluetongue vaccine licences, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has said.
The government's bovine TB action plan will form part of the discussions at the Veterinary Ireland annual conference later this month.
South East Technological University (SETU) has welcomed the official approval of the capital...
Rural Life
The new veterinary courses that have been recently established in the country have been called on to prioritise farm animal practice.
SETU led a high-profile panel discussion on the evolving needs and challenges of veterinary practice at Ploughng 2025 this afternoon
The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) has launched two public consultations in relation to vet...
Agri Politics
The ICSA has urged Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon to rethink proposed prescription rules for antiparasitic medicines.
The life and legacy of the first female vet in Ireland and the UK, Aleen Cust, will be honoured at a special event in Co. Galway next month.
As Easter celebrations bring chocolate into many homes, Veterinary Ireland has issued a reminder for pet owners to keep treats 'to yourself'
A total of 298 new vets and 129 veterinary nurses joined the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) register last year.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is currently seeking temporary veterinary inspectors (TVIs) for meat plants.
An Bord Pleanála has refused planning permission for a large animal veterinary clinic in Galway due to the potential impact on water quality.
Beef
In September 2024, DAFM signed into law new vet medicines rules under the Veterinary Medicinal Products Regulation.
Veterinary Ireland has offered advice for this coming Christmas season, in order to ensure safety for family pets
