ANIMal health

Farmer Writes: relief at a clear TB test

Buyers are asking more questions around fertility and health status now, so having all testing done and paperwork in order definitely helps when trying to move stock.

FARMER WRITES 13 May 2026

Farmer Writes: relief at a clear TB test

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FF TD revives bid to ban corporate vet groups from owning practices

FF TD revives bid to ban corporate vet groups from owning practices

NEWS 13 May 2026

Brussels’ threat to ban Brazilian meat is an ‘important first step’ – IFA

Brussels’ threat to ban Brazilian meat is an ‘important first step’ – IFA

NEWS 12 May 2026

Young Stock Podcast: from the fields of Westmeath to ag-tech start-ups

Young Stock Podcast: from the fields of Westmeath to ag-tech start-ups

Young Stock Podcast: from the fields of Westmeath to ag-tech start-ups

NEWS 7 May 2026

AHI not drawn on target BVD eradication year

AHI not drawn on target BVD eradication year

AHI not drawn on target BVD eradication year

NEWS 7 May 2026

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AHI 'hugely frustrated ' with An Post's handling of BVD samples

AHI 'hugely frustrated ' with An Post's handling of BVD samples

AHI's CEO 'hugely frustrated' with An Post's handling of BVD samples and says engagement is ongoing to attempt to find a solution for next year.

NEWS 15 April 2026

New veterinary student bursary award from AHI announced

New veterinary student bursary award from AHI announced

The award is open to veterinary students undertaking farm or clinic placements this summer.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Methane-reducing feed additives and TB included in €37.5m research funding

Methane-reducing feed additives and TB included in €37.5m research funding

The €37.5m in funding will support a number of research projects around Ireland covering areas such as agri food, forestry and bioeconomy as a result of the 2025 thematic research call.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Sheep Management: in-lamb yearling hoggets and marketing spring lambs

Sheep Management: in-lamb yearling hoggets and marketing spring lambs

Farmers with ewe hoggets to sell are reminded to check that they are not in lamb and also to check that they have not set permanent teeth.

MANAGEMENT 15 April 2026

MSD: Healthy foundations for life

MSD: Healthy foundations for life

A healthy gut is a solid foundation for a pig’s lifetime performance. During the first weeks of life, a piglet’s digestive and immune systems are still developing.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 15 April 2026

Building the future herd right from day one

Building the future herd right from day one

Ger Collins farms outside Milford, with his sons, Charlie and Rowan. They milk 80 Holstein Friesian cows in a spring-calving system focused on efficiency, animal health and long-term sustainability.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 15 April 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from Argentina, Germany, Australia and Haiti.

WORLD 15 April 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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