Parasites
Darren Carty on 10 Apr 2021
How to tell the difference between coccidiosis and nematodirus
Both diseases have the potential to cause significant disease in lambs and are often confused due to similar symptoms.
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 17 Mar 2021
Vaccinating and dosing – don’t forget the dog
The Irish Farmers Journal veterinary team outlines everything you need to know to keep your dog healthy and in prime working condition.
Adam Woods on 10 Mar 2021
Herd health planning in suckler herds
Adam Woods takes a look at some important items in relation to herd health planning in suckler herds
Darren Carty on 13 Feb 2021
Breeding, health and feeding on the agenda for Teagasc hill sheep conference
This year’s event takes place online over two nights on Wednesday 17 February and Thursday 18 February.
Adam Woods on 09 Feb 2021
ILMA appoints new secretary general
The ILMA is currently challenging the Department of Agriculture’s interpretation of a new EU regulation that could force all farmers to pay for a prescription before buying anti-parasitic medicines.
Kieran Mailey on 02 Jan 2021
Beef management: five tips for grazing forage brassicas
On farms that outwinter cattle on forage crops such as kale, there are a few basic management steps required to keep cattle healthy. Outlined are five tips to follow.
Declan Marren on 09 Dec 2020
Thrive: time for lice treatment in the weanling shed
Do not let external parasites compromise liveweight gain this winter, writes Declan Marren.
Stephen Robb on 09 Dec 2020
Irish agtech start-up to develop new livestock parasite testing kit
The agtech company started as a college project and is now set to dramatically change how animals are tested for parasites
Darren Carty on 02 Dec 2020
Sheep management: external parasites and addressing CLP shearing concerns
With much time and expense invested in treating sheep for external parasites it is critical that the correct diagnosis informs the treatment route selected.
Darren Carty on 02 Dec 2020
Investigating unusual cases of scratching sheep
Increased reports of sheep scratching, despite being treated for external parasites, has raised more queries as to the potential cause.
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
Kieran Mailey on 18 Nov 2020
NI Sheep Programme: compact lambing at CAFRE
Rams will runs with lowland and hill ewes for two cycles on the CAFRE sheep farms this autumn.
Barry Cassidy on 18 Nov 2020
Liver fluke widespread after wet autumn
Blood samples collected by the Department from lambs born in 2020 show the level of exposure to liver fluke is highest in flocks along the western seaboard.
Declan Marren on 18 Nov 2020
Beef HealthCheck: dealing with lice and mites at housing
In part two of the Animal Health Ireland video series, dealing with lice and mites in cattle at housing time is discussed.
Adam Woods on 11 Nov 2020
Beef management: pneumonia, fluke control and keeping the stock bull right
Adam Woods takes a look at pneumonia issues on farms, keeping on top of fluke dosing and looking after the stock bull in thsi week's management notes.
Contributor on 11 Nov 2020
Fluke issues in Leitrim and Donegal
This week, Natasha Meunier from Animal Health Ireland takes a look at liver fluke control strategies and where farmers should start with a dosing plan.
Kieran Mailey on 10 Nov 2020
Beef management: mild weather increasing pneumonia risk in housed cattle
Farmers should be keeping a close eye on cattle health as milder temperatures will increase the risk of respiratory problems in housed animals.
Darren Carty on 07 Nov 2020
Identifying external parasites to put a control programme in place
Issues generally start to emerge at this stage of the year, with underfoot conditions and soiled fleeces making them much more visible.
Kieran Mailey on 04 Nov 2020
Beef management: planning winter health tasks in suckler herds
After a wet and mild autumn, cattle are likely to be carrying higher burdens of internal parasites. Therefore, herdowners should be planning out winter health tasks to ensure healthy cattle.