Diseases

Bluetongue virus policy update for June 2026

Strict pre-import rules remain in place in countries where other serotypes outside of BTV-3 are prevalent

NEWS 24 June 2026

Bluetongue virus policy update for June 2026

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Counting spores to detect diseases early

Counting spores to detect diseases early

NEWS 23 June 2026

Best practice in cleaning and disinfecting animal housing this summer

Best practice in cleaning and disinfecting animal housing this summer

BUILDINGS 17 June 2026

Best practice in cleaning and disinfecting animal housing this summer

Best practice in cleaning and disinfecting animal housing this summer

Best practice in cleaning and disinfecting animal housing this summer

BUILDINGS 17 June 2026

Robodog could become an agronomist’s best friend

Robodog could become an agronomist’s best friend

Robodog could become an agronomist’s best friend

NEWS 17 June 2026

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New fungicide moving closer to market

New fungicide moving closer to market

A new fungicide in the pipeline for some time looks like it is getting closer to approval here in Ireland and Europe.

NEWS 9 April 2026

Clarkson hosts 25,000 farmers and a robot dog

Clarkson hosts 25,000 farmers and a robot dog

The Cereals event is an annual show about crop production. This year it has been taking place on Jeremy Clarkson’s farm in Oxfordshire, England.

NEWS 9 April 2026

Key lessons from DairyCon 2026

Key lessons from DairyCon 2026

DairyCon, a two-day conference for vets in dairy practice was held in Kilkenny last week, offering insights into bluetongue, TB and calf health from a vet’s perspective.

MANAGEMENT 9 April 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 9 April 2026

Threat of tick bites everywhere in Ireland

Threat of tick bites everywhere in Ireland

Farmers are well accustomed to the disease risks from ticks in their sheep but the HSE is also highlighting people to be cognisant of the risks of tick bites and lyme disease

SHEEP HANDLING 9 April 2026

Crop diseases: a quick guide

Crop diseases: a quick guide

Take a look through the images and remind yourself of the some of the main crop diseases.

CROPS 9 April 2026

Protection more critical than ever for winter wheat disease control

Protection more critical than ever for winter wheat disease control

Yellow rust was a major issue last year, but does not have to be with prevention. Septoria is still the big disease challenge in winter wheat. Steven Kildea of Teagasc reports.

CROP PROTECTION 9 April 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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