Health

What is summer scour syndrome in calves?

A condition that has started to gain more awareness over the last couple of years is summer scour syndrome. In this article Daire Cregg looks at what it is and how to prevent it.

ANIMAL HEALTH 2 February 2026

What is summer scour syndrome in calves?

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Healthy heart habits for all ages: life after a cardiac event

Healthy heart habits for all ages: life after a cardiac event

HEALTH 28 January 2026

First case of bird flu antibodies found in Dutch cow

First case of bird flu antibodies found in Dutch cow

NEWS 27 January 2026

Bluetongue latest: live exports of cattle and sheep from ROI to NI suspended

Bluetongue latest: live exports of cattle and sheep from ROI to NI suspended

Bluetongue latest: live exports of cattle and sheep from ROI to NI suspended

NEWS 26 January 2026

European Parliament votes on Mercosur

European Parliament votes on Mercosur

European Parliament votes on Mercosur

VIEWPOINTS 21 January 2026

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Health forum: TB in humans on the rise in NI

Health forum: TB in humans on the rise in NI

The annual winter event organised by the agri-rural health forum was entitled 'don't hold your breath'.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 January 2026

Tom Coleman: ‘sleep issues for farmers are pretty common’

Tom Coleman: ‘sleep issues for farmers are pretty common’

Sleep affords us the ultimate rest that our bodies sorely need for recharging; but getting to the land of nod has challenges for some.

HEALTH 1 January 2026

‘Support is there for anyone struggling’

‘Support is there for anyone struggling’

January can be challenging but if you’re struggling with your mental health, there are services that can help, every hour of the day in Ireland.

HEALTH 1 January 2026

Sharenting: when it stops being harmless

Sharenting: when it stops being harmless

From proud milestones to everyday moments, parents posting on social media face growing questions around security, ethics and privacy.

HEALTH 1 January 2026

Health trends offer potential for new growth

Health trends offer potential for new growth

UK livestock and dairy are seeing renewed interest as families choose healthier, simpler meals.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 January 2026

Editorial: farm deaths double in 2025

Editorial: farm deaths double in 2025

Adam Woods takes a look at the 2025 farm fatality figures and asks some questions around what can be done to reduce farm deaths.

EDITORIAL 1 January 2026

'New year, new you' talks in Askamore

'New year, new you' talks in Askamore

With the turning of the year, it's a good time to focus on a positive mental outlook, which is the focus of a series of talks in Askamore, Co Wexford.

NEWS 1 January 2026

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Why this Antrim contractor moved to Amazone ploughs

Ryan Bole is part of J Wilson Contracts in Co Antrim. Available for all kinds of work from slurry to reseeding, sowing to silage, today they are ploughing for potatoes with two Amazone ploughs.

Why this Antrim contractor moved to Amazone ploughs

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