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Sheep
Covering all the flock health bases in Kilkenny
Darren Carty
William Hutchinson’s Chapelizod flock recently hosted the UK’s Sheep Veterinary Society as part of their autumn conference
14 October 2026 News
Higher TB compensation limits still leave some farmers facing losses, says IFA
The IFA animal health chair has welcomed the increase in compensation ceilings, however he warned that this will not cover all farmers losses.
14 October 2026 News
UK farmers warned not to buy or swap leftover bluetongue vaccines
The sale or transfer of surplus vaccine presents significant risks to animal health and is unlawful, according to the UK Veterinary Medicines Directorate.
Frustrating that VAT reduction is limited to respiratory vaccines - IFA
The removal of VAT on all vaccines would be a practical step to reduce costs for farmers and support their continued efforts to improve animal health and reduce antibiotic use, David Hall said.
8 October 2026 News
How a Roscommon family rears 110 calves around off-farm jobs
The Beirne family slaughter over 100 cattle yearly with a focus on maximising performance from grass.
7 October 2026 Breeding & health
Vaccine VAT reduction on the cards in Budget 2027
The Irish Farmers Journal understands that the VAT rate on non-oral vaccines is likely to be brought inline with the 0% rate that applies to oral vaccines, in next week's budget.
30 September 2026 News
Vet's Corner: Late season milk recording – more than just a set of figures
That final recording can flag newly infected, high-cell-count cows that may need targeted treatment at drying off.
30 September 2026 News
Bluetongue: 10-day vaccine delay saw 15% of ewes lost on English farm
Ewes in Sanders-Carr flock did not exhibit drooling or swelling to the mouth, but instead showed more lameness and depressed-type symptoms.
28 September 2026 News
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.
23 September 2026 Northern Ireland
'Do the maths' before buying cattle this winter
Teagasc cattle specialist David Argue has advised farmers to know the costs of their system before buying cattle this winter.
18 September 2026 News
Sommet - a toolbox for tomorrow’s livestock farmers
The 2026 Sommet De L'Èlevage is being described as the international showcase for tomorrow’s livestock farming, writes Nevan McKiernan.
16 September 2026 Pedigree
Barber's pole worm detection technology, animal prescription app win awards
Telenostic - an AI technology which identifies barber's pole in a matter of minutes - is the 2026 Innovation Arena champion at the National Ploughing Championships.
15 September 2026 News