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Very high public trust in veterinary professionals - survey
Rachel Donovan
The trust levels among the adults surveyed surpass those of doctors and teachers.
18 September 2024 News
New SETU and ATU courses will 'alleviate' veterinary challenges
Minister for Further and Higher Education Patrick O'Donovan and Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue made the announcement at the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois.
28 August 2024 Letters
Letter re veterinary medicine regulations
"Vets must show more respect to farmers" - Gerald Sheehan, Oakfield farm, Burnfort, Mallow, Co Cork
Increased regulation for hoof parers and cow scanners
The regulations will enable a list of competent persons available to offer these services to be developed.
21 August 2024 News
Minister set to sign off on disputed medicine law
It is anticipated that the statutory instrument enacting the changes will be signed over the next fortnight despite vets' opposition.
24 July 2024 News
Vets’ bull semen testing challenge dismissed
A case brought by the Veterinary Council of Ireland against a woman who provided bull semen analysis service has been thrown out of court. David Forsythe reports.
3 July 2024 News
Vets’ bull semen testing challenge dismissed
A case brought by the Veterinary Council of Ireland against a woman who provided bull semen analysis service has been thrown out of court. David Forsythe reports.
28 June 2024 News
Two vets censured over TB testing misconduct
The allegations against one vet related to him failing to test adequately or at all one or more animals when conducting TB tests on herds.
12 June 2024 News