Blowfly

Now is the time to plan blowfly strike prevention options

The risk of blowfly strike has been low to date due to lower temperatures but this could quickly change at this time of year.

SHEEP HANDLING 13 May 2026

Now is the time to plan blowfly strike prevention options

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Sheep Management: ram effect, purchasing rams, blowfly strike and SWS BCS

Sheep Management: ram effect, purchasing rams, blowfly strike and SWS BCS

MANAGEMENT 6 August 2025

Sheep Management: selling stores, dip supply issues and ACRES landscape actions

Sheep Management: selling stores, dip supply issues and ACRES landscape actions

MANAGEMENT 23 July 2025

Sheep Management: lameness treatment, shearing delays and rush control

Sheep Management: lameness treatment, shearing delays and rush control

Sheep Management: lameness treatment, shearing delays and rush control

MANAGEMENT 11 June 2025

Damp, humid weather could increase blowfly strike risk

Damp, humid weather could increase blowfly strike risk

Damp, humid weather could increase blowfly strike risk

MANAGEMENT 1 June 2025

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Worms: a threat to efficient production

Worms: a threat to efficient production

A combination of growing resistance to commonly used anthelmintics and the increased prevalence of barber’s pole worm is creating more challenges for sheep. producers

ANIMAL HEALTH 1 January 1970

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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