Vector-borne diseases: One Health approach is vital 12 December 2022 Oonagh Fitzgibbon MVB MRCVS, Companion Animal Veterinary Manager at MSD AH, discusses current and... Continue reading
Water quality and parasite contamination in public water amenities 12 September 2022 In a follow-up to ‘Resident wild birds as potential disseminators of antimicrobial resistant... Continue reading
Life Stage Diagnostic Health Screenings for Dogs and Cats 09 August 2022 Although examples of life stage guidelines currently exist for dogs and cats internationally,... Continue reading
Veterinary antibiotic availability: what the future holds 09 August 2022 Dr J. G. Beechinor MVB MVM MSc PhD CDipAF MRCVS, Director of Veterinary Sciences, Health Products... Continue reading
What’s it like to work abroad as a vet? 06 July 2022 Ed Taylor BVMS MRCVS, managing director of TheVetService.com, writes about the benefits and... Continue reading
Resident wild birds as potential disseminators of antimicrobial resistant bacteria 09 June 2022 A research team at UCD (see panel) have studied the role of resident wild birds as potential... Continue reading
Euthanasia in horses — most commonly used methods in field conditions 24 May 2022 Equine euthanasia is a procedure that veterinary practitioners may be called on to carry out,... Continue reading
Parasite Control in Sheep: Four Key Actions 04 May 2022 Sheep are commonly exposed to nematode (roundworm) challenge at pasture and on occasion this may... Continue reading
Irish vet student’s South African adventure 01 March 2022 Michael Smyth, a final year veterinary student at University College Dublin with a specific... Continue reading
The CellCheck Tool Box – veterinary and farmer resources for the dry period 11 January 2022 Michelle McGrath BAgriSci MAnSci DipSFP MVB, assistant CellCheck programme manager, Animal Health... Continue reading
Biosecurity Assessment for Broiler and Layer Flocks 05 November 2021 Dr Carla Gomes DVM, MVPH, PhD, Dip.ECVPH, Animal Health Ireland, provides an overview of... Continue reading
Best practice protocols for use of antiparasitic drugs on farms in Ireland 05 November 2021 Dr J. G. Beechinor MVB, MVM, MSc, PhD, CDipAF, MRCVS, director of veterinary sciences, Health... Continue reading
Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction: old disease, new tests 05 November 2021 Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) is the most common endocrinopathy of horses and... Continue reading
Looking to next stage in our BVD eradication journey 27 October 2021 The 2021 BVDzero Congress took place virtually in July and, although this meant not getting... Continue reading
Assessing the Irish dry period in light of upcoming European Regulations 27 October 2021 Suzanne Naughton MVB explores the implications of new European Regulations for veterinary... Continue reading
The New Veterinary Regulation – key changes 27 October 2021 Dr J. G. Beechinor MVB, MVM, MSc, PhD, CDipAF, MRCVS, Director of Veterinary Sciences, Health... Continue reading
Osteoarthritis In Cats 21 September 2021 Osteoarthritis (OA), a form of degenerative joint disease (DJD), is the most common cause of... Continue reading
Dental abscess in a chimpanzee: a case study 06 August 2021 John Breen BSc VN, regional sales manager with iM3 Dental, reports on the treatment of a dental... Continue reading
Life under COVID-19 restrictions for Ireland’s dog Population 06 August 2021 Dr CL Corridan BVMS PhD MRCVS discusses what changes in society and individual household... Continue reading
Communication innovation supports vet’s role in driving change in animal health management 06 July 2021 A OneHealth approach underpins national and global efforts to tackle antimicrobial resistance.... Continue reading