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Bolstering immunity with Bovilis Bovipast RSP: reduce and control pneumonia
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Sarah Higgins, ruminant and equine veterinary manager with MSD Animal Health, answers some frequently asked questions on bovine respiratory disease (BRD) and Bovilis Bovipast RSP.
Labour friendly vaccination in Co. Mayo
John Sheridan’s family farm near Ballinrobe, Mayo, combines cattle and pigs, but it’s the 500-sow farrow to finish pig unit that is his passion. It’s a high-welfare operation and it’s PRRS virus free.
3 January 2024 Dairy Equipment
SenseHub Dairy Ecosystem expands to help farmers improve milk quality
Dairy specialist Declan Collins attends the launch of new milking equipment by MSD.
Growth of the poultry industry reflects power of precision farming
Increasing consumer demand for chicken is being met by a sophisticated sector that the farming industry should be proud of, says Conor Sheehy, poultry business director at MSD Animal Health.
Salmonella vaccine supplies extremely tight
MSD confirmed that additional stocks of Bovivac S will not be available until the new year, although vets had expected to get additional supplies before Christmas.
13 December 2023 News
‘Bringing knowledge back to Ireland is vital’ - Minister Hackett
At the Nuffield Ireland conference, Minister Pippa Hackett has commended the research carried out by Nuffield scholars, resulting in new opportunities for Irish agriculture, writes Sarah McIntosh.
10 November 2023 News
New challenges in the control of PRRS
PRRS is one of the more difficult swine diseases to control. In recent years, new strains have emerged in Spain and the US causing devastating welfare and economic problems for affected farms.
Vaccine supply 'looking better' for 2024
The supply chain for animal vaccines has been significantly disrupted over the last two years
4 October 2023 Northern Ireland