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2010
VICAS Media Release - Vets criticise scaremongering
by opponents to Dog Breeding Bill. Click here

Veterinary Assistance Programme Launched.Click here

The Facts about the Proposed Dog Breeding Bill - Click here
Veterinary Profession Welcomes Extension of Pet Passports Regulations - Click here

Imminent Introduction of Puppy Farm Legislation - Click here
Vets warn of Risks of "Watering Down" Puppy Farm Legislation - Click here


2009
Vets mark "World Rabies Day" - Click here
Upcoming changes on Equine Identification

Ban on Tail Docking of puppies
- Veterinary Ireland, the representative body for veterinary surgeons in Ireland, has called for specific Irish legislation banning the act of Tail Docking in puppies.

2008
Bluetongue
- Vets call for all out ban on imports from Bluetongue restricted zones
Electronic Tagging
Response to Lantinus - Denis Lynch
- In response to queries in relation to the LANTINUS / DENIS LYNCH matter Veterinary Ireland has issued the following statement.
Veterinary Ireland responds to Competition Authority Report
World Rabies Day 2008
- Awareness is the Best Defense against Rabies
WTO
- Vets concerned about threat to agriculture from inappropriate WTO agreement

2007
Dog Legislation
- Minister Gormley Urged to Review Legislation for the Control of Dogs
Electronic Tagging
- Proposed “Electronic Tagging” of Dogs Welcomed
FMD - Vets urge Vigilance

2004
Prescribing

- Veterinary Ireland supports practical farm rules regarding medicines propsed by Dept. of Agriculture & Food
Veterinary Medicines (as Gaeilge)
- Buairt ar Tréidlia faoi rialacha nua ag baint le leigheas do ainimhthe feirime
Veterinary Medicines
- Review of Veterinary Medicines Legislation
Veterinary Practice Bill
- Vets welcome publicationof new bill
Vets on call
- Veterinary Ireland responds to concerns about "Vets on Call" TV programmes

2003
Heatstroke
- Vets Issue Warning to All Pet Owners on the Dangers of Heatstroke
Media Release 7.5.03
- Vital Role for Vets in Meat Inspection Service

2002
Conference
- Cattle association of Veterinary Ireland launched at inaugral conferance in Nenagh
Consumers
- Vets organisation reassures consumers
DAFF Dairy Schemes
- Vets concerned about lack of agreement on beef and dairy schemes
Policy Papers
- Vets issue new policy papers on TB and brucellosis eradication programmes
TB and Brucellosis Eradication Programmes

2001

Bioterrorism - Vets role in coping with bio-terrorism
Veterinary-Farming Forum Convened
Vets urge Vigilance

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Tel: +353 1 457 7976; Fax: +353 1 457 7998
email: hq@vetireland.ie web: www.veterinaryireland.ie