Dairy
Dairy expansion – it’s all about having the right protocols
The over-arching theme addressed by all of the speakers at this week’s National Milk Records’ Open Day, hosted by Co...
Animal Health
Dairy
The hidden threat of Johne’s Disease
NMR (National Milk Records) veterinarian Karen Bond highlighted the growing challenge of Johne’s Disease on dairy farms throughout the UK...
Dairy
Lameness needs early detection
Lameness in dairy cows is a serious welfare issue, according to Dr Alastair Boyle, Dairying Technologist, CAFRE, causing both pain...
Beef
First 200 days key to suckled calf performance
Good calf performance, along with the control of costs, is critical in achieving a positive net margin from the suckler...
Beef
High risk of pasture contamination from lungworm and gutworm this August
Unvaccinated calves during their first grazing season and in the absence of an appropriate parasite control programme are most at...
Beef
Farmers must remove PI animals by tomorrow
Applicants for the Beef Genomics Scheme and those looking for BVD compensation have until tomorrow to remove PI calves from there...
Environment
‘Most antibiotic resistance in human infections is not of farm-animal origin’
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has refuted claims that most antibiotic resistance in human infections is of farm-animal origin. Robin...
Agri-Business
Minister determined to continue TB battle
It’s in everyone’s interest that Ireland continues to strive towards the eradication of TB, according to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and...
Beef
Video: Weighing up improved gross margin with scales
Investing in a weighing scales was key to improving gross margin for Sligo beef farmer Trevor Boland. The part-time farmer...
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...
