News Archives - Northern Ireland Veterinary Today https://nivettoday.com/category/latest-news/ The journal for the veterinary profession in Northern Ireland Wed, 06 May 2026 13:01:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.8 https://nivettoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-vet-favicon-32x32.png News Archives - Northern Ireland Veterinary Today https://nivettoday.com/category/latest-news/ 32 32 Public consultation on next phase of animal welfare reforms https://nivettoday.com/public-consultation-on-next-phase-of-animal-welfare-reforms/ Wed, 06 May 2026 13:01:01 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8354 The consultation seeks views on a number of policy proposals to enhance animal welfare A public consultation on the next phase of proposals to further

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]]> Major new research study into treatment outcomes for equine glandular gastric disease https://nivettoday.com/major-new-research-study-into-treatment-outcomes-for-equine-glandular-gastric-disease/ Wed, 06 May 2026 11:55:29 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8345 CVS Equine has launched an ambitious new research project investigating the relative success of treatment options for equine glandular gastric disease (EGGD) – a complex

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]]> IVSD – Irish Veterinary Society of Dermatology: Inaugural Conference – Canine Dermatology – Saturday 16th May – at the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone https://nivettoday.com/ivsd-irish-veterinary-society-of-dermatology/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:52:45 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8337 Mark Your Diaries for Saturday 16th May – at the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone Open to all vets and students The recently established Irish Society of

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]]> AVSPNI Spring Conference – CPD in the City: A Great Success https://nivettoday.com/avspni-spring-conference-cpd-in-the-city-a-great-success/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:57:03 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8319 The veterinary fraternity and trade were out in force for the AVSPNI Spring Conference at the Europa Hotel from 17-18th April. The truly inclusive event

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]]> Bovine Tuberculosis Debate in NI Assembly on 27th April https://nivettoday.com/bovine-tuberculosis-debate-in-ni-assembly-on-27th-april/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:04:16 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8317 High levels of bTB highlighted at Stormont High levels of animal disease – in particular Bovine Tuberculosis – came under scrutiny at an Assembly Debate

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]]> Sustainable Dairy Farming in the Netherlands https://nivettoday.com/sustainable-dairy-farming-in-the-netherlands/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:48:13 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8314 Cutting-edge research and technology is being used to reduce ammonia and methane emissions from a dairy herd Muir visits sustainable dairy farm in the Netherlands

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]]> DAERA and UFU issue reminder to prevent livestock worrying during lambing season https://nivettoday.com/daera-and-ufu-issue-reminder-to-prevent-livestock-worrying-during-lambing-season/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:44:44 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8312 The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) are reminding dog owners to take precautions to prevent livestock

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]]> All-island approach to equine traceability welcomed https://nivettoday.com/all-island-approach-to-equine-traceability-welcomed/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:43:11 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8310 alignment of eqEquine traceability rules in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland relating to equine holding numbers aligned Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural

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]]> New study validates simple urine test to measure serotonin metabolite in dogs https://nivettoday.com/new-study-validates-simple-urine-test-to-measure-serotonin-metabolite-in-dogs/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:39:55 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8308 A new study, funded by BSAVA PetSavers and published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice, has successfully validated a commercially available ELISA test for

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]]> Minister Muir announces lifting of avian housing order https://nivettoday.com/minister-muir-announces-lifting-of-avian-housing-order/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:33:13 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8306 DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has announced that the compulsory housing measures for poultry and captive birds will be lifted across Northern Ireland from 00:01 on

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