Coccidiosis

Vet’s Corner: Coccidiosis in calves

When calves head out to grass, there may also be issues as the parasite eggs are very resistant and will build up in paddocks and survive from one year to the next.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Vet’s Corner: Coccidiosis in calves

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Sheep Management: payment numbers, SWS application and nematodirus

Sheep Management: payment numbers, SWS application and nematodirus

There is more scope to reduce ewe numbers in the sheep welfare scheme outside of actions being completed but be mindful that numbers must be retained for the sheep improvement scheme

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Vet views: farmers warned to watch out for coughing cattle and worms in calves

Vet views: farmers warned to watch out for coughing cattle and worms in calves

Caoimhe Sheridan spoke to a number of vets around the country to find out what issues are currently prominent on Irish farms.

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Cutting out fertiliser for sheep grazing

Cutting out fertiliser for sheep grazing

AgriSearch held an event on Greg O'Boyle's farm near Randalstown last week. Peter McCann reports

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Our focus is often on the wrong end

Our focus is often on the wrong end

Derek Robinson has done his best to keep lambs healthy this grazing season.

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Dairy management: important time for calf health

Dairy management: important time for calf health

Aidan Brennan says the wet weather in recent weeks has been a challenge for calf health and that now is the time to start dosing regimes.

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Five top tips for herd health plans

Five top tips for herd health plans

Adam Woods takes a look at some health-planning tips for dairy beef farms.

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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