Herd health

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 3 June 2026

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

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Key lessons from DairyCon 2026

Key lessons from DairyCon 2026

MANAGEMENT 27 May 2026

New vet contract for Teagasc farms

New vet contract for Teagasc farms

NEWS 17 May 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

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

NEWS 8 April 2026

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

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

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

BEEF BREEDING 4 April 2026

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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 3 December 2025

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 3 December 2025

Action plan aims to cut BVD-positive animals

Action plan aims to cut BVD-positive animals

There are a number of features in the plan including pre-movement testing, tailored herd investigations, enhanced training and communications and reinforced support for herd outbraeaks.

CALVES 3 December 2025

How can Farm Alert help with calf-health this spring?

How can Farm Alert help with calf-health this spring?

Farm Alert is a text reminder service, developed by the Irish Farmers Journal helping to manage vaccination and parasite treatments this spring

CALVES 3 December 2025

Industry told to go ‘full throttle’ to eradicate BVD

Industry told to go ‘full throttle’ to eradicate BVD

"We can’t lose sight of the progress that has been made" on BVD, says Animal Health Ireland CEO Patrick Donohoe.

NEWS 3 December 2025

Managing newly purchased bulls

Managing newly purchased bulls

Final bull sales are approaching. Before you buy, know the essentials for managing your new bull and safeguarding your herd’s future.

MANAGEMENT 3 December 2025

Dairy Management: picking bulls and Farm Alert launch

Dairy Management: picking bulls and Farm Alert launch

Aidan Brennan says that farmers should be picking bulls for next season before calving gets busy.

MANAGEMENT 3 December 2025

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'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm'

Wicklow dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm'

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