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Benefits of bluetongue vaccination far outweigh the risks, vet says

Vets and farmers alike are gearing up for bluetongue vaccination.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Benefits of bluetongue vaccination far outweigh the risks, vet says

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Inconclusive animal 12 times more likely to fail future test

Inconclusive animal 12 times more likely to fail future test

NEWS 5 February 2026

New president and deputy president of Veterinary Council of Ireland

New president and deputy president of Veterinary Council of Ireland

NEWS 26 January 2026

Animal vaccine for TB would be 'holy grail' - Department vet

Animal vaccine for TB would be 'holy grail' - Department vet

Animal vaccine for TB would be 'holy grail' - Department vet

NEWS 21 January 2026

No new BTV cases since mid-December

No new BTV cases since mid-December

No new BTV cases since mid-December

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 January 2026

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Tyrone cow equals world record with five calves

Tyrone cow equals world record with five calves

The five living calves were born on a farm outside Killen, Castlederg, in Co Tyrone.

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 November 2025

Department carried out 2,500 bluetongue tests since July

Department carried out 2,500 bluetongue tests since July

The 2,500 tests carried out on cattle and sheep samples have yet to show any incidence of the disease.

NEWS 21 November 2025

Dr Pat Brophy laid to rest

Dr Pat Brophy laid to rest

The UCD vet and lecturer was well known to all students in the university's agriculture faculty.

NEWS 21 November 2025

DAERA operating with 800 vacant posts

DAERA operating with 800 vacant posts

The department continues to struggle to recruit staff, especially vets

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 November 2025

Farmer Writes: preparing for the new wormer prescription system

Farmer Writes: preparing for the new wormer prescription system

Many farmers appear blissfully unaware that prescriptions will now be required for a wide range of antiparasitic treatments, writes farmer James Strain.

FARMER WRITES 21 November 2025

New animal medicine rules from Monday

New animal medicine rules from Monday

The new National Veterinary Prescription System (NVPS) also comes into effect on Monday.

NEWS 21 November 2025

Eoin Glynn appointed new president of Veterinary Ireland

Eoin Glynn appointed new president of Veterinary Ireland

Galway native Eoin Glynn was presented with the chain of office by outgoing Veterinary Ireland president Jane Pigott.

NEWS 21 November 2025

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Raising healthy calves on the McCloy-Peoples’ Farm in Donegal

Just outside Ramelton, Co Donegal, Bert McCloy and his son-in-law Jason Peoples run a busy dairy farm milking around 200 cows.

Raising healthy calves on the McCloy-Peoples’ Farm in Donegal

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