Liver fluke

Sheep management: liver fluke, FEC reduction test and sheep movement

The high rainfall levels in the first half of the year have given rise to a greater risk of liver-fluke infestation in many areas

BREEDING & HEALTH 14 October 2026

Sheep management: liver fluke, FEC reduction test and sheep movement

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Sheep Management: liver fluke, clean livestock policy and soil samples

Sheep Management: liver fluke, clean livestock policy and soil samples

Quick action is needed where a threat of liver fluke infestation is suspected with reports of losses from the disease in recent weeks.

MANAGEMENT 19 November 2025

Sheep Management: liver fluke, abortion control and religious festival dates

Sheep Management: liver fluke, abortion control and religious festival dates

The threat of liver fluke remains high in areas with a history of fluke infestation.

MANAGEMENT 19 November 2025

Managing liver fluke: farmers advised to act now to protect livestock

Managing liver fluke: farmers advised to act now to protect livestock

Liver fluke infections are expected to surge this winter, putting pressure on farmers to act quickly to protect herd and flock health.

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 November 2025

Beef Management: planning for Christmas, liver fluke and mineral supplementation

Beef Management: planning for Christmas, liver fluke and mineral supplementation

Martin Merrick outlines some key advice ahead of preparing for Christmas, liver fluke and minerals for beef herds.

MANAGEMENT 19 November 2025

Farm Tech Talk: Brazilian bombshell and Dairy Day 2025

Farm Tech Talk: Brazilian bombshell and Dairy Day 2025

Revelations about animal medicine sales in Brazil, a recap on Dairy Day and liver fluke all feature on this week's Farm Tech Talk.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Sheep Management: liver fluke, new antiparasitics regulation and lameness issues

Sheep Management: liver fluke, new antiparasitics regulation and lameness issues

Farmers planning to stock up on antiparasitics before the new legislation is introduced on 1 December should plan carefully what they actually need to avoid purchasing unnecessarily.

MANAGEMENT 19 November 2025

Risk of fluke treatment happening too early

Risk of fluke treatment happening too early

Flukicides have no residual effect, so treated animals will still be vulnerable to picking up liver fluke later in the winter.

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 November 2025

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Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

With fertiliser costs remaining one of the biggest expenses on Irish farms, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the hidden value of slurry as a fertiliser.

Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

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