Herd health

Beef Management: early weaning, culling cows and purchasing weanlings

The priority with any first-calving cows and also older cows that have raised their calves and are shy on condition should be early weaning to protect body condition.

MANAGEMENT 26 August 2026

Beef Management: early weaning, culling cows and purchasing weanlings

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Change to TB requirements for donor cows

Change to TB requirements for donor cows

PEDIGREE 10 July 2026

ICOS advises farmers to vaccinate weanlings before autumn sales

ICOS advises farmers to vaccinate weanlings before autumn sales

NEWS 7 July 2026

Farmers invited to take part in new animal health research

Farmers invited to take part in new animal health research

Farmers invited to take part in new animal health research

NEWS 17 June 2026

Free vet visit programme for farmers opens for applications

Free vet visit programme for farmers opens for applications

Free vet visit programme for farmers opens for applications

NEWS 15 June 2026

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Vet's Corner: A scoury cow in Spring, what lies beneath?

Vet's Corner: A scoury cow in Spring, what lies beneath?

I had a flashback moment recalling a similar call to the same farm 12 years ago and a similar looking scoury cow.

NEWS 2 February 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 2 February 2026

New vet contract for Teagasc farms

New vet contract for Teagasc farms

Teagasc is seeking a new panel of vets for its nine farms across the country.

NEWS 2 February 2026

AHI urges farmers to be vigilant for BVD ahead of breeding season

AHI urges farmers to be vigilant for BVD ahead of breeding season

Any pregnant animal can contract BVD. However, heifers are particularly vulnerable as they tend to have lower immunity.

NEWS 2 February 2026

Five-star weanlings worth up to €500/hd more

Five-star weanlings worth up to €500/hd more

Analysis of weanlings sold in 2025 shows five star genetics delivering heavier and higher value weanlings, while five star dams had a shorter calving interval

BEEF BREEDING 2 February 2026

Much higher likelihood of Irish cattle being exposed to bluetongue this summer

Much higher likelihood of Irish cattle being exposed to bluetongue this summer

At present, vaccination is the only evidence-based control option available to farmers now at risk of exposure.

NEWS 2 February 2026

Health issues to be mindful of this spring in dairy cows

Health issues to be mindful of this spring in dairy cows

The calving period is a stressful time for dairy cows when disease and infection prevalence is high. Attention to small details is crucial to successfully manage herd health.

ANIMAL HEALTH 2 February 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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