Herd Health

Much higher likelihood of Irish cattle being exposed to bluetongue this summer

At present, vaccination is the only evidence-based control option available to farmers now at risk of exposure.

NEWS 15 February 2026

Much higher likelihood of Irish cattle being exposed to bluetongue this summer

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Health issues to be mindful of this spring in dairy cows

Health issues to be mindful of this spring in dairy cows

ANIMAL HEALTH 2 February 2026

Action plan aims to cut BVD-positive animals

Action plan aims to cut BVD-positive animals

CALVES 17 January 2026

How can Farm Alert help with calf-health this spring?

How can Farm Alert help with calf-health this spring?

How can Farm Alert help with calf-health this spring?

CALVES 14 January 2026

Industry told to go ‘full throttle’ to eradicate BVD

Industry told to go ‘full throttle’ to eradicate BVD

Industry told to go ‘full throttle’ to eradicate BVD

NEWS 7 January 2026

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Managing newly purchased bulls

Managing newly purchased bulls

Final bull sales are approaching. Before you buy, know the essentials for managing your new bull and safeguarding your herd’s future.

MANAGEMENT 1 October 2025

Dairy Management: picking bulls and Farm Alert launch

Dairy Management: picking bulls and Farm Alert launch

Aidan Brennan says that farmers should be picking bulls for next season before calving gets busy.

MANAGEMENT 1 October 2025

Irish Farmers Journal launches new ‘Farm Alert’ vaccine text reminder service

Irish Farmers Journal launches new ‘Farm Alert’ vaccine text reminder service

Stay on top of vaccines and doses with Farm Alert, the Irish Farmers Journal’s new text reminder service that turns herd health planning from complex to simple.

NEWS 1 October 2025

Stem award for Doreen

Stem award for Doreen

Kerry native, veterinary surgeon and CEO of NCBC Doreen Corridan has been named STEM Woman of the Year, making history as the first woman from Irish agriculture to win the award.

NEWS 1 October 2025

Bio security can improve pig performance

Bio security can improve pig performance

Louise Clarke and Gerard McCutcheon, Teagasc take a look at biosecurity on pig farms.

PIGS 1 October 2025

Five generations of farming in Doonbeg

Five generations of farming in Doonbeg

Andrew, Bernadette and James Killeen from Doonbeg in Co Clare are representing Kerry Dairy Ireland in the NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards for 2025.

BREEDING & HEALTH 1 October 2025

Farming with nature on the Bandon River

Farming with nature on the Bandon River

The O'Donoghue family from Bandon are representing Bandon Co-op in the NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards

BREEDING & HEALTH 1 October 2025

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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