Lungworm

Vet's Corner: the pitfalls of an extended grazing season and calendar farming

If housing is delayed by a month, animals are at risk from the next cycle of hoose and worms.

NEWS 14 October 2026

Vet's Corner: the pitfalls of an extended grazing season and calendar farming

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Vet explains why lush autumn grass may not be as good for cows as it looks

Vet explains why lush autumn grass may not be as good for cows as it looks

NEWS 7 October 2026

Beef management: worming, grass supplies and mart events

Beef management: worming, grass supplies and mart events

MANAGEMENT 7 October 2026

Farmers urged to watch for lungworm as wet and warm weather drives spike

Farmers urged to watch for lungworm as wet and warm weather drives spike

Farmers urged to watch for lungworm as wet and warm weather drives spike

NEWS 18 September 2026

Beef Management: nutrient application, lungworm risk and stretching fodder

Beef Management: nutrient application, lungworm risk and stretching fodder

Beef Management: nutrient application, lungworm risk and stretching fodder

MANAGEMENT 2 September 2026

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High risk period on farms for lungworm

High risk period on farms for lungworm

Animal Health Ireland's Eilish Gill outlines what farmers need to watch out for with lungworm over the coming weeks.

BREEDING & HEALTH 30 August 2026

Attention should be on animal health

Attention should be on animal health

In this week's focus, Cathal Gormley shares key tips to prepare for the season ahead.

ANIMAL HEALTH 26 August 2026

Beef Welfare Scheme: faecal testing action explained

Beef Welfare Scheme: faecal testing action explained

Participants who select this optional action must carry out two faecal egg counts with a minimum of four weeks between the first and the second tests.

ANIMAL HEALTH 26 August 2026

Financial risk too high to purchase sick weanlings

Financial risk too high to purchase sick weanlings

Farmers attending a joint Milford Mart and Teagasc suckler event heard about four key steps to ensure weanlings are marketed in a healthy manner.

NEWS 26 August 2026

Vet explains what could be behind coughing calves this summer

Vet explains what could be behind coughing calves this summer

Heat stress doesn't cause a cough directly, but a panting herd has less in the tank immunologically.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Vet’s Corner: don’t wait until housing, August determines winter calf health

Vet’s Corner: don’t wait until housing, August determines winter calf health

Warm, humid weather increases the risk of lungworm infection and heavy burdens can damage lung tissue and obstruct the airways, resulting in hoose pneumonia.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Lungworm vaccine to be withdrawn next year

Lungworm vaccine to be withdrawn next year

Bovilis Huskvac is an oral vaccine which is given to calves prior to turnout in the form of two doses four weeks apart.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 July 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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