General Archives - Northern Ireland Veterinary Today https://nivettoday.com/category/latest-news/general/ The journal for the veterinary profession in Northern Ireland Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:28:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.12 https://nivettoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-vet-favicon-32x32.png General Archives - Northern Ireland Veterinary Today https://nivettoday.com/category/latest-news/general/ 32 32 AVSPNI Autumn Conference Lough Erne Resort – 23-25th October https://nivettoday.com/avspni-autumn-conference-lough-erne-resort-23-25th-october/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:25:49 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8498 AVSPNI Autumn Conference 2026 brings specialist CPD and a weekend of veterinarynetworking to Lough Erne Veterinary professionals from across Northern Ireland and beyond are invited

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]]> Shock new research reveals 4.6million animals could be ‘victims of illegal harm’ https://nivettoday.com/shock-new-research-reveals-4-6million-animals-could-be-victims-of-illegal-harm/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:23:52 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8483 New Evidence Centre aims to influence decision-makers for change A major new animal welfare research centre has been labelled as “urgently needed”, amid shocking new

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]]> The veterinary sector’s first dedicated crisis preparation and response service launched https://nivettoday.com/the-veterinary-sectors-first-dedicated-crisis-preparation-and-response-service-launched/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:19:02 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8478 Crisis Compass assesses a practice's individual risk profile and translates it into a bespoke document Companion Consultancy, the specialist PR and communications agency for the

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]]> Applications for PhD open to develop Ageing Feline Toolkit https://nivettoday.com/applications-for-phd-opento-develop-ageing-feline-toolkit/ Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:27:20 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8447 helping owners recognise when age-related changes in their cats may require veterinary attention. PetSavers has opened applications for a PhD studentship to support the development

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]]> Ambitious new All-Ireland Pollinator Plan aims to create ‘pockets for nature every 200 metres’ https://nivettoday.com/ambitious-new-all-ireland-pollinator-plan-aims-to-create-pockets-for-nature-every-200-metres-2/ Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:24:07 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8444 A new five-year plan brings together communities, farmers, businesses, and public bodies to create a more biodiversity-rich landscape. The new All-Ireland Pollinator Plan 2026-2030 was

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]]> Tenth International Working Animal Day https://nivettoday.com/tenth-international-working-animal-day/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:47:08 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8399 highlights overlooked welfare of working animals 15 June marked the tenth anniversary of International Working Animal Day, a day dedicated to recognising the essential yet

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]]> Muir urges camelid and cervid keepers to act as new rules are introduced https://nivettoday.com/muir-urges-camelid-and-cervid-keepers-to-act-as-new-rules-are-introduced/ Fri, 08 May 2026 11:06:15 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8362 New identification, registration and record-keeping rules are being introduced in Northern Ireland New identification, registration and record-keeping rules are being introduced in Northern Ireland for

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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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]]> AVSPNI Spring Conference 2026 this weekend at the Europa – you going? https://nivettoday.com/avspni-spring-conference-2026-this-weekend-at-the-europa-you-going/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:44:15 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8293 Common Surgeries, Neurology and more . . . Always a highlight in the Veterinary Calendar, the AVSPNI spring conference takes place 17th – 18th April

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]]> CVS Farm Vets reports major progress in cow mastitis quality improvement project https://nivettoday.com/cvs-farm-vets-reports-major-progress-in-cow-mastitis-quality-improvement-project/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:42:24 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8279 Strong results from second year of its cow mastitis quality improvement project CVS Farm Vets has announced strong results from the second year of its

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