Antibiotics
Niall Hurson on 07 Apr 2021
Farmers are highly conscious of correct antibiotic use – ICSA
The ICSA has said that farmers are highly conscious of all the issues surrounding the management and correct use of antibiotics on farm.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 28 Mar 2021
60,000 chickens culled following ‘possible’ unauthorised antibiotics use
Routine testing carried out by the company raised initial concerns over antibiotic use.
Amy Forde on 24 Mar 2021
Blanket treating animals with antibiotics will no longer be allowed - vet
Farmers and vets will not be able to rely on antibiotics as a preventative measure from January 2022.
Darren Carty on 10 Mar 2021
Safeguarding antibiotics for future use
At the Northern Ireland Sheep Programme virtual event Noel Doyle of Three Valleys Veterinary practice warned if antibiotics are not used correctly there is a good chance some will become unavailable.
Adam Woods on 10 Mar 2021
Herd health planning in suckler herds
Adam Woods takes a look at some important items in relation to herd health planning in suckler herds
Darren Carty on 10 Mar 2021
Pushing production from hill and crossbred ewes in Tyrone
James McCay’s farm hosted last week’s webinar focusing on pre- and post-lambing management, addressing barren rates in hill ewes and antibiotic usage in sheep systems.
Contributor on 10 Mar 2021
Spring health: scour in young calves
An outbreak of scour on the farm can spread rapidly among calves, so quick action and an early diagnosis can make a big difference. Natascha Meunier from Animal Health Ireland takes a look at scour.
Darren Carty on 03 Mar 2021
Tick-borne diseases pose a significant risk
Tick-borne diseases are not just a concern for animal production, they can also cause serious illness in humans.
Adam Woods on 03 Mar 2021
Vets getting ready for a busy spring
Adam Woods speaks to some busy vets around the country too check in what issues are cropping up and what they see as problems in the future.
Niall Hurson on 01 Mar 2021
Temporary suspensions handed to vets who broke antibiotic protocol
Vets can only prescribe and dispense prescription-only medicines to animals that are under their care.
Darren Carty on 17 Feb 2021
Sheep Management: Preventing Joint ill and assessing grass supplies
Joint/navel ill can have long-term repercussions on performance and lead to an increased risk at this time of the year of tail-end lambs which suffered from the disease being condemned.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 17 Feb 2021
Vets 'dismayed' by antibiotic sale findings
The Association of Veterinary Surgeons Practising in Northern Ireland (AVSPNI) and the North of Ireland Veterinary Association (NIVA) has responded to an Irish Farmers Journal investigation.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 10 Feb 2021
Vet practice admits breaking antibiotic protocol
The Irish Farmers Journal has seen secretly filmed footage showing breaches in the protocol for the sale of antibiotics by a veterinary practice in Tyrone.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 10 Feb 2021
Slack control of antibiotic sales uncovered
An investigation has uncovered the slack controls around veterinary antibiotics sales in Northern Ireland and loose controls in Ireland.
Darren Carty on 17 Jan 2021
Important withdrawal date changes for Betamox LA 150mg/ml and Alamycin LA 200mg/
There has also been changes in the route of administration and maximum volume of product that can be administered per injection site for Betamox LA 150mg/ml.
Contributor on 22 Dec 2020
Dairylink Ireland: reviewing winter feed plans in Monaghan
Dairylink Ireland adviser Aidan Cushnahan gives an update from the Goodman farm near Carrickmacross.
Phelim O'Neill on 18 Dec 2020
EU direction for agriculture at variance with rest of the world
The EU Farm to Fork strategy has worthy objectives, but is out of step with the rest of the world that Irish and EU farmers have to compete with.
Aidan Brennan on 02 Dec 2020
Dairy management: dry cow management and changes to nitrates rules
Aidan Brennan highlights some of the key requirments for managing dry cows this winter.
Darren Carty on 02 Dec 2020
Investigating unusual cases of scratching sheep
Increased reports of sheep scratching, despite being treated for external parasites, has raised more queries as to the potential cause.
Niall Hurson on 27 Nov 2020
Antibiotic use falls to 10 year low
The HPRA has said the findings are encouraging and may be the result of national initiatives.