Beef
Vet confirms that lungworms can create pneumonia problems in young cattle
Young cattle showing symptoms of pneumonia at the present time may well have a background lungworm problem, according to Anselm...
Vets
EU
Wording of EU vet medicines proposal 'could jeopardise animal health'
The wording of the proposed EU legislation on vet medicines is “too vague and could jeopardize the health and welfare of animals...
Rural Life
Female vets and those in rural practices most optimistic about the future
Vets in rural practices and business owners/partners were found to be the most optimistic about the future of the vet...
EU
Responsible use of medicines part of EU vets' five-year plan
Promoting the responsible use of antimicrobials and promoting the ‘One Health’ concept are part of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe’s (FVE)...
EU
50% of EU vets focus on pets and just 18% of focus on farm animals
There are 780m farm animals and 157m pets in Europe, yet 48% of European vets focus on companion animals, according...
Dairy
Not every sudden death should be attributed to tetany at this time of the year
Grass tetany is only one of several diseases that can lead to sudden death on dairy and suckler farms during...
EU
Female vets earn 28% less than their male counterparts
Female vets in Europe earn, on average, 28% less than their male counterparts, a new survey by the Federation of...
Agri-Business
Vet fined €40,000 for dispensing medicines to animals not under his care
A Wicklow-based vet has been fined €40,000 and received two suspended sentences for offences relating to the sale of prescription-only medicines...
Agri-Business
Norbrook appoints Richard Palmer as head of global sales and marketing
Norbrook has announced the appointment of Richard Palmer as Global Head of Sales & Marketing, with effect from the beginning...
