One of the principle aims of Veterinary Ireland is to continue to develop coherent policies on veterinary issues. Through the work of its Interest Groups and Specific Purpose Committees, Veterinary Ireland has formulated a number of Policies and Documents for Veterinary Practitioners.

For a full copy of any of the policies listed below please click on the relevant link:

Veterinary Ireland policy on promotion of CVE
As Ratified by the National Council - 27th May 2010

Compromised animal welfare causes significant reduction in profits

A Guide to Best Practice for Vet Surgeons When considering
Euthanasia on Humane Grounds: Where Horses are Insured
Under an All Risks of Mortality Insurance Policy

Animal Remedies – FVE Cascade Flow Chart

Animal Remedies Regulations 2005 Guidelines

Animal Remedies Regulations 2007 - Schedule 8

Animal Remedies POM Guidelines 2008

Animal Welfare Position Paper 20.11.2009

Brucella Questions & Answers for Veterinary Practitioners

Brucellosis Policy

Dog Control Policy

Essential substances

Landfill and Waste Thermal Destruction Sites Policy

Medicines licensed for food horses

Medicines with 28 day withdrawal

Model Safety Statement

Mutilations Policy

Non-MRL medicines

Pain Alleviation in Animals

Pigs – Welfare in Intensive Conditions Policy

Poultry – Welfare in Intensive Conditions Policy

Research Animals Guidelines

Research Animals Policy

Stable to Table FVE Policy

Summary of medicines lists

Tail Docking in Dogs and other Acts of Mutilation in Animals 28.2.08

TB Policy

The use of medicines in horses

Use of local anaesthetics

Welfare of Animals at Time of Slaughter Policy

Welfare of Performing Animals Policy 20.11.09