Herd health
Letters to the Editor on 17 Mar 2021
Letter: anti-parasitic veterinary medicines in animal production
"Anti-parasitic veterinary medicines in animal production" - Martin Blake, Chief Veterinary Officer, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Kieran Mailey on 10 Mar 2021
Focus on efficiency lifts GM/ha by 67% in Northern Ireland
As the BETTER Farm NI programme reaches its conclusion, Kieran Mailey outlines what it delivered for the farmers involved
Adam Woods on 10 Mar 2021
Herd health planning in suckler herds
Adam Woods takes a look at some important items in relation to herd health planning in suckler herds
Barry Cassidy on 10 Feb 2021
Tighter rules on wormers to cost farmers
The Department has faced strong criticism from licenced merchants, co-ops, and other industry stakeholders over its approach to new EU rules on prescribing animal medicines.
Aidan Brennan on 22 Dec 2020
Key time for herd health planning
Michelle McGrath from Animal Health Ireland outlines some of the key considerations when planning herd health programmes.
Peter McCann on 09 Dec 2020
Updating herd health plans in Antrim
The herd health plan has been updated on James King's farm in Co Antrim. Peter McCann reports.
Kieran Mailey on 08 Dec 2020
Beef management: don't forget about the booster shot for vaccines
Many farmers will use respiratory vaccines in autumn-born calves to cut down on the risk of disease. However, make sure that any booster shot is given on time to provide effective cover.
Matt Dempsey on 02 Dec 2020
New rules for routine medicines
The Minister and Department should think again. Ireland’s agriculture is uniquely animal-based.
Niall Hurson on 18 Nov 2020
Department tackles antibiotic use with code of practice
Minister McConalogue has urged stakeholders to take part in the upcoming Animal Health Awareness Week.
Niall Hurson on 17 Nov 2020
Nuffield scholars to present findings in virtual series
The series will feature a 10-minute presentation at 1.30pm each day.
Lorcan Allen on 03 Nov 2020
Harty to step down as Dairymaster CEO
Dairymaster CEO Edmond Harty has announced he is leaving the business to pursue other interests.
Kieran Mailey on 30 Oct 2020
Watch: Expanding the suckler herd and proactive herd health
BETTER Farm NI participant Jonathan Blair recently hosted a virtual farm walk, outlining the management of his 90-cow suckler herd.
Kieran Mailey on 28 Oct 2020
BETTER Farm NI: herd health planning paying off
Jonathan Blair outlined how moving to preventative herd health planning is benefiting cow fertility and cattle performance in his suckler herd.
Kieran Mailey on 13 Oct 2020
BETTER Farm NI: register for virtual farm walk
Co Derry suckler farmer Jonathan Blair will host a virtual farm walk on Thursday 22 October at 8pm.
Peter McCann on 07 Oct 2020
Dairylink Ireland: adding value to milk in Armagh
Cows with high breeding indexes for milk solids are delivering for the Martin family. Peter McCann reports
Jack Kennedy on 26 Aug 2020
Autumn health checks are essential
With weather turning nasty and stock at a critical juncture for some, it is important not to take your eye off the herd health ball.
Kieran Mailey on 22 Aug 2020
Beef management: five tips to prepare calves for weaning
Although spring-born calves are unlikely to be weaned for at least another month, starting preparations now will help to cut down on problems once calves come off the cow.
Jack Kennedy on 12 Aug 2020
Animal health planning – more than a marketing tool?
Animal health planning takes time but the return is well worth the effort writes Jack Kennedy
Jack Kennedy on 07 Aug 2020
Planning animal health - don't miss our webinar
Want to know the benefits of animal health planning and what it could mean for your dairy business? Tune into our webinar
David Wright on 29 Jul 2020
New vet practice going against the tide
David Wright spoke to two young vets who have decided to set up their own large animal practice in Co Tyrone.