Darren Carty

No supply issues foreseen on leptospirosis vaccine

Supply issues emerged in 2025 following the removal of Bovilis Leptavoid-H from the market, but two products are on the market for 2026 including Spirovac and Biobas L6.

ANIMAL HEALTH 23 May 2026

No supply issues foreseen on leptospirosis vaccine

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How to identify haemonchus contortus early

How to identify haemonchus contortus early

ANIMAL HEALTH 23 May 2026

Your badger scheme questions answered

Your badger scheme questions answered

ANIMAL HEALTH 23 May 2026

World shearing champion launches Shearfest 2026

World shearing champion launches Shearfest 2026

World shearing champion launches Shearfest 2026

NEWS 23 May 2026

Fuel scheme payment of €650 for farmers and €6,000 for contractors

Fuel scheme payment of €650 for farmers and €6,000 for contractors

Fuel scheme payment of €650 for farmers and €6,000 for contractors

SCHEMES 22 May 2026

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Boost as hoggets fly to Africa

Boost as hoggets fly to Africa

Almost 2,000 Irish hoggets were flown to Algeria this week, in what has been a standout feature of the live trade for sheep.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Sheep Management: faecal egg counts and the National Sheep Welfare Scheme

Sheep Management: faecal egg counts and the National Sheep Welfare Scheme

A welcome forecast lift in temperatures will hopefully boost growth rates and facilitate more shearing, but could come with a downside of a higher worm burdens.

MANAGEMENT 20 May 2026

Don’t forget man’s best friend in health plans

Don’t forget man’s best friend in health plans

Any working or family dogs should be included in the animal health plan with particular attention placed on regular worming and important vaccinations

ANIMAL HEALTH 20 May 2026

Sheep and calf carcases dumped in Co Galway

Sheep and calf carcases dumped in Co Galway

As many as 10 carcases have been reported as being dumped in bog and wooded areas a short distance from Moylough in Co Galway.

NEWS 20 May 2026

122,151 BISS applications submitted

122,151 BISS applications submitted

Attention has now turned to amendments, with a window available until 31 May to amend applications without penalty.

SCHEMES 20 May 2026

Prevention is always better than cure

Prevention is always better than cure

There are numerous competing demands on spending for a farm health plan, so it is worth sitting down and prioritising what are the must-have elements.

ANIMAL HEALTH 20 May 2026

Footbathing options in sheep scheme

Footbathing options in sheep scheme

Farmers selecting the footbathing action have the option of using popular products including copper sulphate and zinc sulphate.

ANIMAL HEALTH 20 May 2026

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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

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