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...
Animal Health
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
How to vaccinate spring-calving suckler herds
Vaccines can be a vital tool for controlling infectious diseases but it is important to remember that they are only one element...
Agri-Business
US poultry producer to ban use of human antibiotics in chickens
One of the US’ largest poultry producers, Tyson Foods Inc., has announced that it plans to ban the use of...
Beef
Grass tetany cases have started - know the early signs
Kyle Veterinary Clinic in Durrow, Co Laois, received its first call out of the year to a suspected grass tetany...
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...
Pig/Poultry
Environmental stress triggers PCVAD disease in pigs
Stress makes pigs more likely to suffer from Porcine CircoVirus Associated Disease (PCVAD) symptoms, according to the results of a...
Dairy
Herd health key as Waterford dairy farmers double cow numbers
Herd health is set to play a key role on the Ashdale Farm in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford as it continues to...
Beef
'Convenient worm control now, immunity for the future'
Using a season long wormer will both treat lung worm infestations in weanling cattle – including replacement heifers – while,...
Beef
Reducing the spread of cryptosporidium in calves
Cryptosporidium parvum, a small single-celled parasite, is a leading cause of scour in in young calves between one and four weeks...
Beef
Be prepared for calving - key advice
With the calving season looming, preparation, organisation, planning and good stockmanship are all key management skills needed in the busy...
Dairy
How one farmer went from treating 20% of calves for pneumonia to none
Two years ago, Co. Meath farmer John Smith was treating at least 20% of his calves for pneumonia with expensive...
Beef
Prevention better than cure for animal diseases, says MSD
Farmers at the Winter Fair were reminded by MSD animal health that prevention is better than cure when it comes...
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...
