Disease
Stephen Robb on 19 Jan 2022
Sheep farming brothers among winners of first AgTechUCD accelerator programme
Three companies - Cotter Agritech, ProvEye and Izario - won the main categories at the inaugural AgTechUCD accelerator programme.
Kieran Mailey on 18 Jan 2022
Calm conditions increasing pneumonia risk
While dry weather is welcome, the lack of wind is affecting ventilation in sheds housing young cattle and increasing the risk of pneumonia.
Darren Carty on 12 Jan 2022
Sheep Management: Spectam Scour Halt, clean livestock policy and ewe condition
Supplies of Spectam Scour Halt, used to prevent watery mouth or E coli scour, are expected to be reduced this season following the ceasing of its production.
Stephen Robb on 12 Jan 2022
Five new cereal varieties this spring
Five new varieties have been added to this year’s spring cereal recommended list.
Amy Forde on 05 Jan 2022
National Archives: TB programme to ‘remove all sources of infection’
In 1991, the Irish Government said it would ensure that the TB programme ‘is adequately financed until it is brought to a successful conclusion’.
David Wright on 26 Dec 2021
Welsh government to refresh TB programme
Among the measures, the Welsh government has proposed more pre-movement testing.
Declan O'Brien on 25 Dec 2021
Science shines a light on the mechanics of TB spread
Whole genome sequencing enables scientists to identify particular TB strains and then locate them geographically to a particular region or area.
Rachel Donovan on 15 Dec 2021
Poultry industry facing largest ever outbreak of bird flu
There are fears for the ability of some poultry businesses to recover from the blow.
Jack Kennedy on 15 Dec 2021
Poultry pressures set to continue
The poultry sector is suffering with the impact of a new strain of a virus and it means all flocks must keep birds indoors
Peter McCann on 15 Dec 2021
DAERA commits to bird flu compo as cases continue
Initial test results indicate that avian influenza was present in a poultry unit near Markethill, Co Armagh, and in a commercial duck flock near Coagh, Co Tyrone.
Aidan Brennan on 13 Dec 2021
Dairy management: Keeping an eye on lame cows
Aidan Brennan says that even though it is harder to detect among dry cows, treating lameness early is crucial.
Rachel Donovan on 02 Dec 2021
Bird flu: 27,000 ducks culled in Tyrone
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has reported a suspect case of bird flu in a commercial duck premises in Co Tyrone.
Stephen Robb on 01 Dec 2021
From the Tramlines: 2021 will be one to remember
In the last article of the series, Stephen Robb talks to all 12 growers as they reflect on 2021.
Declan O'Brien on 24 Nov 2021
Can research deliver where TB eradication schemes have failed?
Vaccination, diagnostics and genome sequencing represent the primary TB research areas.
Rachel Donovan on 24 Nov 2021
Bird flu housing order announced in NI
New housing measures have been announced whereby all birds must be kept inside as part of a preventative measure to address recent outbreaks in avian influenza.
David Wright on 17 Nov 2021
Rising TB as reactors hit 10,000
After a short period of falling disease rates, TB seems to be on the rise again in NI.
Contributor on 17 Nov 2021
Top tips for parasite control at housing
Natascha Meunier, beef health check programme manager in Animal Health Ireland, outlines some key advice for managing parasites when housing animals this winter.
Barry Murphy on 15 Nov 2021
Biosecurity measures ramped up over bird flu fears
Poultry owners should remain vigilant for any signs of disease in their flocks, maintain strict biosecurity measures and report any disease suspicion to their Department Veterinary Office.
Amy Forde on 14 Nov 2021
Bird flu prevention zone in place in Northern Ireland
The prevention zone places a legal requirement on all bird keepers in Northern Ireland to follow strict biosecurity measures.
Caitríona Morrissey on 11 Nov 2021
Bird flu confirmed in eagle in Co Kerry
The white-tailed sea eagle was submitted to the veterinary laboratory in Limerick.