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‘Finding the balance between show fit and factory fit is crucial’

Nevan McKiernan outlines some of the key steps in preparing animals for summer shows.

PEDIGREE 3 May 2026

‘Finding the balance between show fit and factory fit is crucial’

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Hall of Fame Awards to take place this weekend

Hall of Fame Awards to take place this weekend

PEDIGREE 29 April 2026

Bluetongue vaccines can be split between holdings

Bluetongue vaccines can be split between holdings

BREEDING & HEALTH 22 April 2026

Nematodirus egg hatching has already peaked

Nematodirus egg hatching has already peaked

Nematodirus egg hatching has already peaked

BREEDING & HEALTH 15 April 2026

Lambing well under way, with attention turning to silage on Tullamore farm

Lambing well under way, with attention turning to silage on Tullamore farm

Lambing well under way, with attention turning to silage on Tullamore farm

TULLAMORE FARM 3 April 2026

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Bluetongue vaccination added to sheep and beef schemes

Bluetongue vaccination added to sheep and beef schemes

The Minister also confirmed that the actions included in the 2026 schemes would be similar to the practical measures contained in the 2025 scheme year

BREEDING & HEALTH 4 February 2026

Bluetongue vaccination an option in 2026 beef and sheep welfare schemes

Bluetongue vaccination an option in 2026 beef and sheep welfare schemes

Beef farmers in the scheme will have to choose whether to vaccinate for bluetongue or clostridial diseases or calf pneumonia.

NEWS 4 February 2026

ISA to monitor bluetongue situation closely

ISA to monitor bluetongue situation closely

The Irish Shows Association has updated exhibitors regarding its position in relation to the bluetongue virus ahead of the 2026 show season.

PEDIGREE 4 February 2026

Farm safety and animal health learnings from Carrigallen mart event

Farm safety and animal health learnings from Carrigallen mart event

Animal health discussions were centred on vaccination protocols while there was important advice on safety around calving and adequate handling facilities.

BREEDING & HEALTH 4 February 2026

Bluetongue and lambing – what to look out for

Bluetongue and lambing – what to look out for

The severity of disease in sheep in continental European countries means that mortality has been high but the disease can manifest in abortions and foetal deformities.

LAMBING 4 February 2026

Understanding the importance of number of lambs born

Understanding the importance of number of lambs born

Sean Godfrey, Sheep Ireland outlines why the number of lambs born matters for commercial farmers and gives an update on the Oviflock Project.

LAMBING 4 February 2026

Patience and gentle approach needed for lambing

Patience and gentle approach needed for lambing

Conor Geraghty, Farmgate Veterinary Group delivered practical advice on dealing with tricky lambing presentations at a recent lambing event in Galway.

LAMBING 4 February 2026

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A different kind of farm visit

Organic beef and sheep farmer, Kay O’Sullivan, describes her experience of hosting a group of chefs on her farm.

A different kind of farm visit

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