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WORLD 18 February 2026

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Beef Management: fodder supplies, calf health and lice

Beef Management: fodder supplies, calf health and lice

MANAGEMENT 18 February 2026

Farmers north and south eager to see cattle trade return to normality

Farmers north and south eager to see cattle trade return to normality

NEWS 18 February 2026

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 February 2026

The 1-2-3 process for dealing with mastitis in dairy herds this spring

The 1-2-3 process for dealing with mastitis in dairy herds this spring

The 1-2-3 process for dealing with mastitis in dairy herds this spring

MANAGEMENT 18 February 2026

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Bluetongue’s impact on live exports could soften this summer

Bluetongue’s impact on live exports could soften this summer

A reclassification of bluetongue will see EU member states turn away from attempting to eradicate the disease.

NEWS 2 February 2026

Farmers grapple with rising slurry tank levels - FRS Co-op

Farmers grapple with rising slurry tank levels - FRS Co-op

There is growing concern on farms nationwide over the incessant rainfall in recent weeks and its knock-on impact for the rest of the spring.

NEWS 2 February 2026

Watch: Farm Tech Talk - bluetongue special

Watch: Farm Tech Talk - bluetongue special

In this special episode, Adam Woods is joined by Darren, Aidan and deputy chief veterinary officer Eoin Ryan to break down what Irish farmers need to know about bluetongue.

NEWS 2 February 2026

Number of BVD positive herds up 6% in 2025

Number of BVD positive herds up 6% in 2025

Despite an increase in 2025, Ireland is still very close to BVD eradication.

NEWS 2 February 2026

Regulations bring controls on disease, welfare and ID

Regulations bring controls on disease, welfare and ID

Natasha Ferguson outlines the last three new Farm Sustainability Standards.

NORTHERN IRELAND 2 February 2026

What is summer scour syndrome in calves?

What is summer scour syndrome in calves?

A condition that has started to gain more awareness over the last couple of years is summer scour syndrome. In this article Daire Cregg looks at what it is and how to prevent it.

ANIMAL HEALTH 2 February 2026

Health issues to be mindful of this spring in dairy cows

Health issues to be mindful of this spring in dairy cows

The calving period is a stressful time for dairy cows when disease and infection prevalence is high. Attention to small details is crucial to successfully manage herd health.

ANIMAL HEALTH 2 February 2026

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Amazone Avant delivers strength, speed and reliability in tough Irish conditions

Tom Garaghty works with Oliver Conroy Plant and Agri, a, Co Westmeath-based slurry, silage and tillage contractor, long-time Amazone customers who previously operated the AD-P and Centaya drills.

Amazone Avant delivers strength, speed and reliability in tough Irish conditions

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