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Barber's pole worm detection technology, animal prescription app win awards
Niamh Murphy
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.
11 September 2026 News
UK bluetongue cases double in last three weeks
'Cases will continue to escalate and conditions are likely to peak at the end of September'.
9 September 2026 Breeding & health
Disease risks to be mindful to this autumn
The Regional Veterinary Laboratories are highlighting the risks of autumn issues including systemic pasteurellosis, pulpy kidney disease, ruminal acidosis and parasitic gastroenteretis
Beef management: grass supplies, fertiliser and the Beef Welfare Scheme
Martin Merrick discusses managing grass amid rapid growth, prudent use of fertiliser, the upcoming closing date for the Beef Welfare Scheme as well as some key events happening this week.
9 September 2026 Grass & feeding
Department 'satisfied' it has sufficient bluetongue testing capacity
Four private laboratories have been designated to carry out bluetongue testing, with results usually returned in a week, the Department has said.
8 September 2026 News
Farmers urged to remain vigilant following confirmed bluetongue case
The IFA has warned farmers to remain vigilant following a recently confirmed case of BTV-3 in Co Wexford, highlighting that the recent weather has provided perfect conditions for midges.
7 September 2026 News
Managing somatic cell count this autumn
Brendan Horan writes about the importance of milk recording at this time of year to manage SCC and reduce the spread of new infections in the herd.
7 September 2026 Management
60 suspensions handed down to vets over TB testing since 2022
2026 is on track to see the highest number of vets suspended from carrying out TB tests witnessed over recent years.
2 September 2026 News
Farmers to get practical advice on preventing cow lameness at two events
The two lameness events will take place in Counties Cavan and Laois in September.
2 September 2026 News
Preventing pneumonia at weaning time
Cathal Gormley outlines best advice when weaning suckler calves and what to do when purchasing weanlings this autumn.
30 August 2026 Animal Health
High risk period on farms for lungworm
Animal Health Ireland's Eilish Gill outlines what farmers need to watch out for with lungworm over the coming weeks.
30 August 2026 Breeding & health
Increased threat of bluetongue virus
Adam Conlon, vet with Carn Vet clinic says it is only a matter of time before we see new cases of the bluetongue virus on the island of Ireland.
29 August 2026 Animal Health