Beef
'Lungworm one of the most important respiratory diseases'
Lungworm infection or hoose is one of the most important respiratory diseases of cattle in Ireland, Animal Health Ireland (AHI) says....
AHI
Beef
Why you should vaccinate the bull as well as the whole herd
Always include the bull when vaccinating breeding animals, Animal Heath Ireland (AHI) says. The bull has contact with all breeding females...
Beef
How to control parasites at grass for beef suckler herds
One of the common reasons for lack of thrive in young beef cattle at grass is parasitic infection, according to...
Beef
How to assess the liver fluke risk on your farm
Liver fluke can affect cattle of all ages, including cows, according to Animal Health Ireland (AHI). Fluke burdens can be monitored...
Beef
Six steps to prevent animal exposure to BVD during the breeding season
Ahead of the breeding season Animal Health Ireland (AHI) is advising that all possible steps are taken to prevent the...
Beef
How to effectively control Johne's Disease - AHI
To effectively control Johne’s Disease it is necessary to reduce the risk of transmitting infection between animals (usually between adult...
Dairy
Over 10% of bulk tank milk samples contaminated on farms
Over 10% of milk samples, sent by farmers to Regional Veterinary Laboratories to check for mastitis, are contaminated on farm...
Beef
Minimising the risks of introducing a trojan animal
The safest approach in protecting a cattle herd from a trojan animal is to not introduce pregnant animals to the herd,...
Beef
Rehydration important for scouring calves - AHI
Animal Health Ireland’s (AHI) latest bulletin is focused on the management of scour in young calves. AHI says that scour...
Dairy
Have a Somatic Cell Count of 200-400k? It's not good enough says AHI
Having a Somatic Cell Count (SCC) of between 200,000 and 400,000 is not good enough, according to Joe O’Flaherty, CEO...
Dairy
'Johne's eradication will take a long time, but control programme is a must'
Eradication of Johne’s Disease will take a long time, according to Animal Health Ireland CEO Joe Flaherty, but a control...
Dairy
Good housing means happy, healthy cows and less mastitis
Good housing means happy, healthy cows according to Animal Health Ireland (AHI) which says that housing increases cows’ exposure to...
Dairy
Now is the time to get next year's lactation off to a good start
While many farmers may consider the dry period as a time for winding down and a break, it is also...
Agri-Business
Just 2,388 herds qualify for BVD-negative herd status
Just 2,388 herd owners have received confirmation that they currently qualify for Negative Herd Status and that this status will...
Beef
7 steps to reduce herd health risks buying stock
Seven simple steps can help reduce herd health risk when buying in beef cattle at this time of the year, according...
Dairy
Earn 1c/L more by improving mastitis control
You could be earning at least 1c/L more by improving mastitis control in your herd, according to Animal Health Ireland...
