Liver fluke
John Sleigh on 30 Dec 2021
Don’t assume fluke risk with wetlands
Research by Mordun Institute shows that stocking wetlands does not automatically mean exposing livestock to an increased liver fluke burden.
Darren Carty on 29 Dec 2021
Sheep Management: scanning, feeding and mortality due to liver fluke
The popular scanning measure under the sheep welfare scheme is under the spotlight with scanning activity increasing and some flocks entering late pregnancy feeding.
Darren Carty on 22 Dec 2021
Sheep Management: lamb performance and liver fluke treatment options
With lamb performance above normal for the time of year producers should weigh and assess lambs regularly and draft accordingly to avoid costs being accumulated and free meat being given to factories.
Darren Carty on 24 Nov 2021
Sheep management: liver fluke, drafting lambs and important webinars
Farmers in the west and northwest should be vigilant of a high threat of liver fluke following the release of the Department of Agriculture's Liver Fluke Forecast.
Rachel Donovan on 24 Nov 2021
High liver fluke warning for western counties
Wetter weather in the west from June to Septmeber has resulted in western counties being classified as high risk to liver fluke disease.
Contributor on 17 Nov 2021
Top tips for parasite control at housing
Natascha Meunier, beef health check programme manager in Animal Health Ireland, outlines some key advice for managing parasites when housing animals this winter.
Peter McCann on 03 Nov 2021
Fewer fluke products available for NI farmers
Only four active ingredients are licensed for liver fluke control in sheep in Northern Ireland, but five actives are available for use in cattle.
Adam Woods on 03 Nov 2021
Liver fluke control on suckler farms
Adam Woods takes a look at liver fluke control strategies on suckler farms in 2021.
Peter McCann on 13 Oct 2021
Lower risk of fluke forecasted for NI farms
Farmers are being advised to use diagnostic tests on livestock before making decisions about fluke treatments.
Darren Carty on 06 Oct 2021
Sheep Management: liver fluke and temporary grazing agreements
The threat of liver fluke looks like it will be normal this back end and farmers with a history of fluke issues need to be mindful to have an adequate control programme in place.
Rachel Donovan on 17 Sep 2021
Popular flukicide Trodax ceases production
The product Trodax, which is used for the treatment of mature and late-immature stages of liver fluke, has ceased production.
on 01 Sep 2021
Step-by-step guide on taking BEEP-S faecal samples
Manus Connolly takes a look at getting BEEP faecal sampling right for this years BEEP-S programme
Adam Woods on 09 Jun 2021
Summer health problems and advice
Summer brings sunshine but sometimes sunshine brings new challenges and health issues on livestock farms. Adam Woods takes a look at a few issues and has some advice on dealing with them.
Peter McCann on 07 Apr 2021
Avoiding wormer resistance on dairy farms
Dairylink farmers are planning to make more use of faecal egg counts during the 2021 grazing season. Peter McCann reports
Darren Carty on 31 Mar 2021
Sheep Management: grass tetany, assessing slaughter suitability and liver fluke
The inclement weather forecast, including wintry showers and fluctuations in temperature, is likely to increase the risk of grass tetany for ewes under nutritional stress and increasing milk yield.
Darren Carty on 27 Mar 2021
Don’t forget liver fluke treatment for outwintered sheep
The general treatment programme for outwintered sheep facing a normal liver fluke challenge includes treatment in November, January and April.
Darren Carty on 13 Jan 2021
Sheep management: liver fluke, straw supplies and biosecurity measures
This week's notes touch on liver fluke treatment for outwintered ewes, ensuring earlier housing will not lead to straw supplies running out and risks to be aware of in buying foster ewes or pet lambs.
Derek Robinson on 06 Jan 2021
Fluke delivers a Christmas fright
A heavy fluke infestation in a group of ewe lambs left Derek Robinson wondering if all the sheep would survive
Adam Woods on 16 Dec 2020
Beef Management: Fluke dosing and BEAM and BDGP letters
This week Adam Woods takes a look at fluke control on beef farms and also has some details for BEAM and BDGP participants
Declan Marren on 09 Dec 2020
Beef HealthCheck: accessing liver and lung monitoring results
Beef HealthCheck programme manager Natascha Meunier outlines how liver fluke, abscesses and pneumonia are monitored in abattoirs in Ireland.