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Muir warns of bluetongue outbreak in NI

Following a significant rise in bluetongue cases across GB and the Republic of Ireland, Minister Andrew Muir has urged NI livestock keepers to remain vigilant against the virus.

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

Muir warns of bluetongue outbreak in NI

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Preventing pneumonia at weaning time

Preventing pneumonia at weaning time

ANIMAL HEALTH 30 August 2026

High risk period on farms for lungworm

High risk period on farms for lungworm

BREEDING & HEALTH 30 August 2026

Increased threat of bluetongue virus

Increased threat of bluetongue virus

Increased threat of bluetongue virus

ANIMAL HEALTH 29 August 2026

Explaining the ins and outs of selective dry cow therapy

Explaining the ins and outs of selective dry cow therapy

Explaining the ins and outs of selective dry cow therapy

ANIMAL HEALTH 29 August 2026

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Over 50% of BVD-positive calves in five counties

Over 50% of BVD-positive calves in five counties

There has been a 30% reduction in the number of BVD-suspect or confirmed calves identified in 2026, but a number of counties continue to have hotspots

ANIMAL HEALTH 23 May 2026

Top five tips to get winter housing ready

Top five tips to get winter housing ready

Cathal Gormley shares some hints to help when preparing sheds ahead of the winter housing period.

MANAGEMENT 23 May 2026

Attention should be on animal health

Attention should be on animal health

In this week's focus, Cathal Gormley shares key tips to prepare for the season ahead.

ANIMAL HEALTH 23 May 2026

Beef Welfare Scheme: faecal testing action explained

Beef Welfare Scheme: faecal testing action explained

Participants who select this optional action must carry out two faecal egg counts with a minimum of four weeks between the first and the second tests.

ANIMAL HEALTH 23 May 2026

Bluetongue in Ireland: risks, fertility losses and why vaccination matters

Bluetongue in Ireland: risks, fertility losses and why vaccination matters

Kevin O Sullivan*, Glasslyn Veterinary, outlines how vaccination is a cost-effective option to safeguard you herd or flock from potential heavy losses.

ANIMAL HEALTH 23 May 2026

No supply issues foreseen on leptospirosis vaccine

No supply issues foreseen on leptospirosis vaccine

Supply issues emerged in 2025 following the removal of Bovilis Leptavoid-H from the market, but two products are on the market for 2026 including Spirovac and Biobas L6.

ANIMAL HEALTH 23 May 2026

How to identify haemonchus contortus early

How to identify haemonchus contortus early

The disease – which is increasing in prevalence – can hit flocks sporadically, resulting in rapid infection and possible mortality where the disease goes unnoticed.

ANIMAL HEALTH 23 May 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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