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Covering all the flock health bases in Kilkenny

William Hutchinson’s Chapelizod flock recently hosted the UK’s Sheep Veterinary Society as part of their autumn conference

BREEDING & HEALTH 14 October 2026

Covering all the flock health bases in Kilkenny

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UK farmers warned not to buy or swap leftover bluetongue vaccines

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Frustrating that VAT reduction is limited to respiratory vaccines - IFA

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How a Roscommon family rears 110 calves around off-farm jobs

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Vaccine VAT reduction on the cards in Budget 2027

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.

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Vet's Corner: Late season milk recording – more than just a set of figures

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.

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Bluetongue: 10-day vaccine delay saw 15% of ewes lost on English farm

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.

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Muir warns of bluetongue outbreak in NI

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.

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'Do the maths' before buying cattle this winter

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Teagasc cattle specialist David Argue has advised farmers to know the costs of their system before buying cattle this winter.

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Sommet - a toolbox for tomorrow’s livestock farmers

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The 2026 Sommet De L'Èlevage is being described as the international showcase for tomorrow’s livestock farming, writes Nevan McKiernan.

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Barber's pole worm detection technology, animal prescription app win awards

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.

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Simply Better: six generations of cheesemaking at Gubbeen Farmhouse Cheese

From a family farm in west Cork to the shelves of Dunnes Stores, Gubbeen Farmhouse Cheese brings generations of cheesemaking tradition to the Simply Better range.

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