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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

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

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Summer scour syndrome deserves more attention than it currently gets

Summer scour syndrome deserves more attention than it currently gets

ANIMAL HEALTH 20 May 2026

Prevention is always better than cure

Prevention is always better than cure

ANIMAL HEALTH 20 May 2026

Footbathing options in sheep scheme

Footbathing options in sheep scheme

Footbathing options in sheep scheme

ANIMAL HEALTH 20 May 2026

Camera at the Mart: over €6/kg for weanling bulls in Granard Mart

Camera at the Mart: over €6/kg for weanling bulls in Granard Mart

Camera at the Mart: over €6/kg for weanling bulls in Granard Mart

MARTS 19 May 2026

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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 13 May 2026

Wool prices predicted to at least double from low base

Wool prices predicted to at least double from low base

Opening prices for lowland wool are expected to be north of 60c/kg with white scotch wool at 30c/kg to 35c/kg and block scotch wool at 15c/kg to 20c/kg

SHEEP HANDLING 13 May 2026

OviFlock Project recruiting more hill sheep flocks

OviFlock Project recruiting more hill sheep flocks

Hill sheep farmers interested in improving flock performance are being encouraged to identify rams they think could be destined for breeding and the mothers of these.

SHEEP HANDLING 13 May 2026

Safe handling to prevent carcase damage and injuries

Safe handling to prevent carcase damage and injuries

Each year the Department’s Regional Veterinary Laboratories report mortality linked to dosing gun injuries while incorrect injecting practices and poor handling can lead to carcase damage

SHEEP HANDLING 13 May 2026

Watch: continental stores cross €5/kg, while beef cattle are back in Kilkenny

Watch: continental stores cross €5/kg, while beef cattle are back in Kilkenny

Thursday's sale in Kilkenny Mart saw trade hold for store cattle, while beef-type cattle are back, with only top-end continental beef bullocks crossing €4/kg.

MARTS 13 May 2026

Opportunity still exists to improve efficiency in systems

Opportunity still exists to improve efficiency in systems

While the approval rate in many TAMS III entry routes has dropped to anywhere from 10% to 60%, the farm safety entry route remained at 100% of applications being approved.

SHEEP HANDLING 13 May 2026

Teagasc sheepdog training in Mayo

Teagasc sheepdog training in Mayo

The seven-week course will focus on training the handler and the dog in unison.

SHEEP HANDLING 13 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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