Blackleg

Almost 500 cattle killed by pneumonia per year

The Irish Farmers Journal conducted analysis of RVL monthly reports which found that 494 cattle died from the infection with affected animals presenting each month.

NEWS 21 May 2025

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Top five summer health tips for sucklers

Top five summer health tips for sucklers

ANIMAL HEALTH 21 May 2025

Attention turns to grazing rape crop on Tullamore farm

Attention turns to grazing rape crop on Tullamore farm

MANAGEMENT 13 December 2024

Farming News: 2025 income estimates, payments and blackleg

Farming News: 2025 income estimates, payments and blackleg

Farming News: 2025 income estimates, payments and blackleg

NEWS 6 December 2024

Clare farms worst hit by blackleg this year

Clare farms worst hit by blackleg this year

Clare farms worst hit by blackleg this year

NEWS 4 December 2024

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You’re taking the brisket – the lore of blackleg disease in cattle

You’re taking the brisket – the lore of blackleg disease in cattle

In Ireland, blackleg was also variously known as black-quarter (with its Irish variants ‘cheathrú dhubh’ and ‘cheathrú ghorm’), quarter-evil, quarter-ill and speedy disease. John Flaherty reports.

FEATURE 18 August 2024

Blackleg: ensuring that vaccination is done properly

Blackleg: ensuring that vaccination is done properly

Blackleg is a peracute disease, meaning when animals get infected it generally proves fatal quickly. Rachel Donovan talks to Tipperary vet Damien Corcoran about prevention.

NEWS 18 August 2024

Farming News: splash plate ban for 15,000 farms and milk price positivity

Farming News: splash plate ban for 15,000 farms and milk price positivity

This week, we hear of a splash plate ban for 15,000 more farmers, Government plans to exempt slurry storage facilities from planning permission and positivity around milk prices.

PODCAST 18 August 2024

Blackleg vaccines in tight supply

Blackleg vaccines in tight supply

Vets have warned that the scarcity of vaccine could pose problems moving forward.

NEWS 18 August 2024

Greater spotlight on clostridial diseases

Greater spotlight on clostridial diseases

The recent outbreaks of clostridial diseases have triggered more caution among farmers and a greater awareness of possible threats.

BREEDING & HEALTH 18 August 2024

New chief vet in town

New chief vet in town

The new chief vet has plenty to be looking at in the farming sector.

DEALER 18 August 2024

Q&A: what you need to know about blackleg

Q&A: what you need to know about blackleg

The Department of Agriculture responded to questions from the Irish Farmers Journal about the recent outbreak of blackleg.

NEWS 18 August 2024

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Home care an attractive alternative to nursing homes for farming families

The average person living in a nursing home under the Fair Deal Scheme pays €362.10/week in fair deal fees and an additional €53 in nursing home service charges.

Home care an attractive alternative to nursing homes for farming families

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