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, often... 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 lead... 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 interest... 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 biosecurity... 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 Products... 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 ponies... 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 together... 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 practice... 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 Products... Continue reading
Osteoarthritis In Cats 21 September 2021 Osteoarthritis (OA), a form of degenerative joint disease (DJD), is the most common cause of chronic... 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 abscess... 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 routines,... 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. For... Continue reading
Alternatives to antibiotics: probiotics, the gut microbiome and immunity 06 July 2021 Dr TB Barragry PhD,MSc,MVB, MRCVS, Dip ECVPT discusses the role probiotics can play in providing an... Continue reading
Cannabis: legislation, regulation, vet clinical use and toxicosis – an international perspective 02 June 2021 An overview of recent research on what vets need to know about cannabis and its impact on animal health,... Continue reading
Delaying anthelmintic resistant parasite development on sheep farms 04 May 2021 In an effort to combat the development of anthelmintic resistance on sheep farms in Ireland, four... Continue reading
Protection protocol: nurturing a dam and pups in a shelter maternity unit 04 May 2021 Michelle Tobin BSc RVN outlines a protocol for the protection and nurturing of a dam and her puppies... Continue reading
An introduction to the practicalities of cow comfort 01 April 2021 The cow deserves a ‘life worth living’, the farmer deserves to make a living, and the consumer deserves... Continue reading
The forgotten value of scoring and charting 01 April 2021 It is very easy to fall into the habit of performing a quick probe and visual sweep prior to starting... Continue reading