Vaccines

Vaccine VAT reduction on the cards in Budget 2027

The Irish Farmers Journal understands that the VAT rate on non-oral vaccines is likely to be brought inline with the 0% rate that applies to oral vaccines, in next week's budget.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Vaccine VAT reduction on the cards in Budget 2027

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Bluetongue: 10-day vaccine delay saw 15% of ewes lost on English farm

Bluetongue: 10-day vaccine delay saw 15% of ewes lost on English farm

NEWS 28 September 2026

Exporter vaccination push proves successful

Exporter vaccination push proves successful

NEWS 23 September 2026

Bluetongue virus outbreak: your questions answered

Bluetongue virus outbreak: your questions answered

Bluetongue virus outbreak: your questions answered

BREEDING & HEALTH 23 September 2026

‘One-size-fits-all approach’ hampering bluetongue vaccination – ICMSA

‘One-size-fits-all approach’ hampering bluetongue vaccination – ICMSA

‘One-size-fits-all approach’ hampering bluetongue vaccination – ICMSA

NEWS 7 September 2026

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Farmer Writes: fingers crossed bluetongue doesn't appear at our gate

Farmer Writes: fingers crossed bluetongue doesn't appear at our gate

There are only two cases in Wiltshire so far, but there are more under investigation.

FARMER WRITES 7 July 2026

Increased threat of bluetongue virus

Increased threat of bluetongue virus

Adam Conlon, vet with Carn Vet clinic says it is only a matter of time before we see new cases of the bluetongue virus on the island of Ireland.

ANIMAL HEALTH 7 July 2026

Bluetongue cases in Britain rise but 'peak outbreak yet to come'

Bluetongue cases in Britain rise but 'peak outbreak yet to come'

The number of bluetongue virus cases in the UK has risen to 493, with 473 cases confirmed in England.

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 July 2026

Sheep Management: bluetongue virus vaccination and fertiliser application

Sheep Management: bluetongue virus vaccination and fertiliser application

An outbreak of the bluetongue virus in Britain is hitting farms hard with clinical symptoms of the virus being seen in sheep and cattle

MANAGEMENT 7 July 2026

New vet med rules have hit co-op stores’ margin hard - ICOS

New vet med rules have hit co-op stores’ margin hard - ICOS

Co-ops could be forced to stop offering veterinary medicines due to the margin hit they took on the products since December, ICOS has warned.

NEWS 7 July 2026

Weighing up the merits of bluetongue vaccination

Weighing up the merits of bluetongue vaccination

Reports indicate that the uptake of vaccination in sheep flocks has been low in commercial flocks and variable in pedigree flocks.

SHEEP BREEDING 7 July 2026

ICOS advises farmers to vaccinate weanlings before autumn sales

ICOS advises farmers to vaccinate weanlings before autumn sales

Strong animal health standards benefit everyone involved in the supply chain, from farmers and marts to exporters and, ultimately, the reputation of Irish livestock internationally, Sean Brosnan said.

NEWS 7 July 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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