Dosing

Farmer Writes: preparing for the new wormer prescription system

Many farmers appear blissfully unaware that prescriptions will now be required for a wide range of antiparasitic treatments, writes farmer James Strain.

FARMER WRITES 2 December 2025

Farmer Writes: preparing for the new wormer prescription system

MOST READ STORIES

1

2

3

4

5

Liver fluke forecast shows high risk in midlands, west and north

Liver fluke forecast shows high risk in midlands, west and north

NEWS 17 November 2025

Farm-specific engagement required to reduce anthelmintic resistance

Farm-specific engagement required to reduce anthelmintic resistance

NEWS 14 November 2025

Farmer Writes: strong interest from farmers at suckler mart event in Donegal

Farmer Writes: strong interest from farmers at suckler mart event in Donegal

Farmer Writes: strong interest from farmers at suckler mart event in Donegal

FARMER WRITES 4 November 2025

Careful consideration around fluke dosing this autumn

Careful consideration around fluke dosing this autumn

Careful consideration around fluke dosing this autumn

WINTER INDOOR MANAGEMENT 22 October 2025

ADVERTISEMENT

Mart boycott doesn’t hit trade

Mart boycott doesn’t hit trade

Adam Woods has the latest on the exporter boycott and what impact it’s having on the trade.

MARKETS 23 July 2025

Marts brace for boycott by exporters

Marts brace for boycott by exporters

Adam Woods has the latest on the planned move by exporters to boycott marts next week.

MARKETS 23 July 2025

Farmer Writes: dry weather hitting milk yields

Farmer Writes: dry weather hitting milk yields

The average farm cover per cow is hovering at 160kg DM/LU, which is leaving little room for comfort. Milk yield is suffering as a result.

FARMER WRITES 23 July 2025

Animal health – always a key priority

Animal health – always a key priority

Aidan Brennan previews what is coming up in the special Focus on animal health.

ANIMAL HEALTH 23 July 2025

Farmer Writes: always learning on the farm

Farmer Writes: always learning on the farm

The yard is a bit quieter these days compared to summers past as selective dosing has reduced the workload on Tommy Moyles' farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty, Co Cork.

FARMER WRITES 23 July 2025

Warning over the use of dosing guns

Warning over the use of dosing guns

The Department’s regional veterinary laboratories have seen a recent increase in cases linked to improper use of dosing guns.

NEWS 23 July 2025

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.

NEWS 23 July 2025

SPONSORED

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

LOAD MORE STORIES