Animal health

No supply issues foreseen on leptospirosis vaccine

Supply issues emerged in 2025 following the removal of Bovilis Leptavoid-H from the market, but two products are on the market for 2026 including Spirovac and Biobas L6.

ANIMAL HEALTH 23 May 2026

No supply issues foreseen on leptospirosis vaccine

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How to identify haemonchus contortus early

How to identify haemonchus contortus early

ANIMAL HEALTH 23 May 2026

Your badger scheme questions answered

Your badger scheme questions answered

ANIMAL HEALTH 23 May 2026

Sheep Management: faecal egg counts and the National Sheep Welfare Scheme

Sheep Management: faecal egg counts and the National Sheep Welfare Scheme

Sheep Management: faecal egg counts and the National Sheep Welfare Scheme

MANAGEMENT 20 May 2026

Don’t forget man’s best friend in health plans

Don’t forget man’s best friend in health plans

Don’t forget man’s best friend in health plans

ANIMAL HEALTH 20 May 2026

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Summer scour syndrome deserves more attention than it currently gets

Summer scour syndrome deserves more attention than it currently gets

Dr Michelle McGrath, AHI CalfCare programme manager, explains what summer scour syndrome is, the treatment options and, more importantly, how to prevent it

ANIMAL HEALTH 12 May 2026

Prevention is always better than cure

Prevention is always better than cure

There are numerous competing demands on spending for a farm health plan, so it is worth sitting down and prioritising what are the must-have elements.

ANIMAL HEALTH 12 May 2026

Footbathing options in sheep scheme

Footbathing options in sheep scheme

Farmers selecting the footbathing action have the option of using popular products including copper sulphate and zinc sulphate.

ANIMAL HEALTH 12 May 2026

Elanco acquires Dutch innovator in farm animal health

Elanco acquires Dutch innovator in farm animal health

The acquisition is set to advance Elanco’s presence into the growing global dairy market through an expanded portfolio of dairy health products.

NEWS 12 May 2026

Farmer Writes: relief at a clear TB test

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 12 May 2026

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

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

A Fianna Fáil TD has revived former TD Jackie Cahill's bid to ban corporate bodies from taking over veterinary practices.

NEWS 12 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

The IFA has called on the Commission to push ahead with a ban on Brazilian meat imports, pencilled in from September – unless the country complies with EU antibiotic rules.

NEWS 12 May 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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