Heavy snowfall and Storm Emma throwing around powdery snow made for difficult driving conditions on Thursday.. Johhny O'Brien 's car got stuck in a snow drift and was rescued by photographer Barry Cronin who got there ahead of local farmer Bernard Maguire and his tractor. JJ Meade (pictured) also arrived on the scene with his snow plough and cleared major routes between Slane and Rathkenny, County Meath.Photo: Barry Cronincom
As blizzard conditions begin as a result of Storm Emma in parts of the country, the Irish Farmers Journal specialists provide advice for farm safety and livestock.
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has advised farmers not to venture outdoors if at all possible during the weather alert during Storm Emma.
Despite a global lack of supply of the BCG vaccine, the Department of Agriculture said it does not envisage any negative impact on the TB badger vaccination programme.
Spiralling insurance costs are prompting marts to make major changes to where farmers can go and how animals are handled on sale days.
Photo of the day
Courtesy of the Irish Farmers Journal picture desk here is our photo of the day:
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Heavy snowfall and Storm Emma throwing around powdery snow made for difficult driving conditions on Thursday.. Johhny O'Brien 's car got stuck in a snow drift and was rescued by photographer Barry Cronin who got there ahead of local farmer Bernard Maguire and his tractor. JJ Meade (pictured) also arrived on the scene with his snow plough and cleared major routes between Slane and Rathkenny, County Meath.Photo: Barry Cronincom
Heavy snowfall and Storm Emma throwing around powdery snow made for difficult driving conditions on Thursday. Johnny O'Brien's car got stuck in a snow drift and was rescued by photographer Barry Cronin who got there ahead of local farmer Bernard Maguire and his tractor. JJ Meade (pictured) also arrived on the scene with his snow plough and cleared major routes between Slane and Rathkenny, Co Meath. \ Barry Cronin.
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As blizzard conditions begin as a result of Storm Emma in parts of the country, the Irish Farmers Journal specialists provide advice for farm safety and livestock.
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has advised farmers not to venture outdoors if at all possible during the weather alert during Storm Emma.
Despite a global lack of supply of the BCG vaccine, the Department of Agriculture said it does not envisage any negative impact on the TB badger vaccination programme.
Spiralling insurance costs are prompting marts to make major changes to where farmers can go and how animals are handled on sale days.
Photo of the day
Courtesy of the Irish Farmers Journal picture desk here is our photo of the day:
Heavy snowfall and Storm Emma throwing around powdery snow made for difficult driving conditions on Thursday.. Johhny O'Brien 's car got stuck in a snow drift and was rescued by photographer Barry Cronin who got there ahead of local farmer Bernard Maguire and his tractor. JJ Meade (pictured) also arrived on the scene with his snow plough and cleared major routes between Slane and Rathkenny, County Meath.Photo: Barry Cronincom
Heavy snowfall and Storm Emma throwing around powdery snow made for difficult driving conditions on Thursday. Johnny O'Brien's car got stuck in a snow drift and was rescued by photographer Barry Cronin who got there ahead of local farmer Bernard Maguire and his tractor. JJ Meade (pictured) also arrived on the scene with his snow plough and cleared major routes between Slane and Rathkenny, Co Meath. \ Barry Cronin.
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