The Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) has welcomed a vote by MEPs earlier this month to amend EU law...
March 16, 2016
The number of E-coli mastitis cases on dairy farmers has doubled this spring compared to the same period last year,...
February 29, 2016
The use of existing antimicrobial drugs should be restricted and new ones should be developed, Environment and Public Health Committee...
February 20, 2016
Two in-calf cows on a Co. Cork dairy farm had their ears torn off them after they were attacked by...
January 28, 2016
Farmers should not automatically assume that coughing cattle, including cows, have a lungworm problem, according Co. Meath veterinarian Frank O’Sullivan. “In some...
December 7, 2015
Young cattle showing symptoms of pneumonia at the present time may well have a background lungworm problem, according to Anselm...
August 2, 2015
The wording of the proposed EU legislation on vet medicines is “too vague and could jeopardize the health and welfare of animals...
July 3, 2015
Vets in rural practices and business owners/partners were found to be the most optimistic about the future of the vet...
July 1, 2015
Promoting the responsible use of antimicrobials and promoting the ‘One Health’ concept are part of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe’s (FVE)...
June 27, 2015
There are 780m farm animals and 157m pets in Europe, yet 48% of European vets focus on companion animals, according...
June 25, 2015
Grass tetany is only one of several diseases that can lead to sudden death on dairy and suckler farms during...
April 1, 2015
Female vets in Europe earn, on average, 28% less than their male counterparts, a new survey by the Federation of...
March 20, 2015
A Wicklow-based vet has been fined €40,000 and received two suspended sentences for offences relating to the sale of prescription-only medicines...
March 19, 2015
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