Let's Talk Equine - The importance of client - practice - patient relationship

On this episode of Let's Talk Equine, which took place on Tuesday, 5 November, host Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Hazel Mullins, President of Veterinary Ireland; Sue Salter, SES Equine Veterinary Services; and Nikki Walshe, UCD.
The impending 2025 introduction of a National Veterinary Prescription System and inclusion of anti-parasitic drugs as Prescription Only Medicine (POM) were discussed alongside antimicrobial resistance.
The panellists spoke of the opportunities and challenges presented by the upcoming changes and also provided very practical insights into why working with a vet that knows the farm well can have the very best outcome not just in managing clinical disease but more importantly in preventative approaches which can also be cost saving in the long run. Lift the phone, and talk to your vet.