Castlelands-Hourihane veterinary clinic

Castlelands-Hourihane veterinary clinic Offering you and your pets a quality service, and we also stock a wide range of pet food.

30/04/2026

While there is still uncertainty about how widespread or severe bluetongue will be this year, one message was clear: the risk is real, the potential losses are significant, and vaccination is the most effective protection available.

In his article, Kevin O Sullivan from Glasslyn Vet Clinic recaps on a recent XLVets webinar for farmers on preparing for bluetongue, and offers advice to farmers on what bluetongue is, the threat it posses and vaccination available.

Read the full article here ➡️ https://xlvets.ie/preparing-for-bluetongue-in-ireland-risks-fertility-losses-and-why-vaccination-matters/

22/04/2026

REUNITED - THANKS FOR SHARING
**FOUND SKIBBEREEN**
Found up near the hospital and has been handed into the vets.
Please share. Proof of ownership will be required.

10/04/2026

Looking for homes for some farm /barn cats 🐈
Please contact us on 028-22211 or message us here

Missing Between Leap&Glandore areaPlease contact the clinic 028-22211
23/02/2026

Missing
Between Leap&Glandore area
Please contact the clinic 028-22211

20/02/2026

Bluetongue has recently been confirmed in a few farms in Co. Wexford, highlighting that the disease is now a real risk to Irish dairy herds.
Now is the time to start thinking about vaccination and protecting your stock.

While clinical signs in cows are often mild, Bluetongue can have a major impact on performance, including:
• Milk yield losses for up to 9 weeks
• Reduced fertility and increased barren rates
• Abortion and early embryonic loss
• Calves born with congenital defects

A two-shot vaccine, Bultavo 3, is available. It is given as:
• 1 ml intramuscular injection
• Two doses, 3 weeks apart
• Peak immunity reached 3 weeks after the second dose

Whole-herd vaccination is recommended (from 1 month of age), but at a minimum all breeding females should be vaccinated and protected.

Please speak to one of our team to discuss the most appropriate vaccination programme for your herd.

14/12/2025

**IMPORTANT NOTICE**
Please make sure you call us to pre-order any repeat prescriptions or pet food before Monday the 15th of December to insure you have them for the duration of the Christmas period!
Christmas opening hours
Monday 22nd 9.30am-6pm
Tuesday 23rd 9.30am-6pm
Wednesday 24th 9.30am-3pm
Thursday 25th CLOSED
Friday 26th CLOSED
Saturday 27th 9.30am-3pm
Sunday 28th CLOSED
Monday 29th 9.30am-6pm
Tuesday 30th 9.30am-6pm
Wednesday 31st 9.30-3pm
Thursday 1st CLOSED
24HR Emergency service if required contact
028-22211.
Normal hours resume 2nd January
Merry Christmas to all our clients & paw friends
🎄 🎅 🐕 🐈 🐎

**Found**Dog found Gortnaclohy area up near new school Proof of ownership required Call 028-22211Please share
09/12/2025

**Found**
Dog found Gortnaclohy area up near new school
Proof of ownership required
Call 028-22211
Please share

Address

Mardyke Street
Skibbereen
P81X309

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 9:30am - 6pm
Saturday 9:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+3532822211

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