Lungworm
Kieran Mailey on 27 Jul 2021
Beef management: be alert for lungworm following rain
The combination of rain and warm temperatures will see worm levels increasing on grazing ground, so herd owners should be on the lookout for any cattle developing lungworm.
Aidan Brennan on 21 Jul 2021
Dairy Management: dealing with hot weather and sick cows
Cows need plenty of access to fresh, clean water during hot weather, says Aidan Brennan.
Aidan Brennan on 14 Jul 2021
Dairy Management: preventing bloat and managing calves
In this week's management notes, Aidan Brennan looks at ways farmers can prevent cows from succumbing to bloat.
Declan Marren on 30 Jun 2021
Thrive: keeping calves on target at grass mid-summer
Declan Marren takes a look at what calves should be weighing at the start of July in order to be on target for a 19-month dairy-beef system.
Contributor on 16 Jun 2021
Dealing with lungworm in dairy herds
Natascha Meunier from Animal Health Ireland explores the causes, effects and treatment of lungworm on dairy farms.
Contributor on 19 May 2021
Planning your summer parasite control
AHI Beef HealthCheck programme manager Natascha Meunier looks at parasite control in summer grazing animals.
Kieran Mailey on 18 May 2021
Beef management: keep an eye on calves for worm burdens
Grazing cattle may start to exhibit signs of worm burdens, so herd owners should be planning out a dosing programme for animals in order to maintain performance.
Declan Marren on 20 Dec 2020
Teagasc beef conference: weanling performance during first winter
Key factors to consider during the first winter period for beef weanlings.
Declan Marren on 02 Dec 2020
Beef Healthcheck: lung damage from pneumonia in cattle
In this video from the Animal Health Ireland series, vet Frank O’Sullivan takes a look at the damage pneumonia can cause to the lungs of cattle.
Aidan Brennan on 25 Nov 2020
Dairy Management: crude protein and dosing cows
Aidan Brennan looks at the factors affecting nitrate excretions per cow and when and what to dose cows and youngstock with
Aidan Brennan on 21 Sep 2020
Dairy management: keep an eye on animal health.
The good weather over the last week has made farming much easier, but animal health issues can always resurface, writes Aidan Brennan.
Aidan Brennan on 02 Sep 2020
Dairy management: farm finance, vaccines and grass growth
In this week's dairy management notes, Aidan Brennan looks at the different options available for getting a loan, when to vaccinate for salmonella and how to manage grass.
Adam Woods on 26 Aug 2020
Beef Management: dealing with the weather, dosing, and the Beef Finisher Payment
Beef editor Adam Woods has some advice on dealing with the weather, dosing, what to do with cull cows and applying for the Beef Finisher Payment.
David Wright on 19 Aug 2020
Worm burdens cost UK farmers £270m per year
Most of the cost is down to lost production rather than treatment control.
Peter McCann on 29 Jul 2020
Altering sheep wormers to avoid resistance
Switching to a different wormer with the same active ingredient will not help avoid anthelmintic resistance. Peter McCann reports
Aidan Brennan on 15 Jul 2020
Dairy management: clover, replacement heifers and third cut/graze
Aidan Brennan has management advice for dairy farmers concerning clover, replacement heifer weights and third-cut silage.
Aidan Brennan on 13 Jul 2020
Dairy management: what weight should replacement heifers be now?
Making sure heifers hit their target weight is crucial for their longevity in the herd, writes Aidan Brennan.
Kieran Mailey on 23 Jun 2020
Beef management: beware of worm burdens following rain
Cattle will be at risk of contracting gut and lung worms following the rain that has fallen across the country over the past few days.
Peter McCann on 17 Jun 2020
Three-pronged approach to lungworm
Immunity, dosing and grazing all play a role in lungworm control. Peter McCann reports
Adam Woods on 17 Jun 2020
Beef Management: rush control, first dose timing and drought
Adam Woods has the latest advice fro beef farmers in this week's management notes