Parasites
Noel Bardon on 30 Jul 2021
‘Workable solution’ needed for new wormer rules – IFA
The IFA has called on Minister McConalogue to resolve issues it expects will arise with upcoming changes to anthelmintic usage requirements.
Contributor on 14 Jul 2021
Understanding pasture contamination and its implications for management
Teagasc sheep specialists Michael Gottstein, Damian Costello and Ciaran Lynch outline how understanding the parasite challenge on pasture is key to managing anthelmintics and protecting their efficacy
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.
Niall Hurson on 13 Jun 2021
Rapid parasite test kit to tackle new EU vet rules
The Dublin-based entreprenuers aim to take 'the burden' out of the incoming regulations.
Darren Carty on 12 Jun 2021
Assessing blowfly options as case incidence increases
The humid weather conditions in recent days are starting to give rise to a significant increase in the reported incidence of blowfly strike.
Kieran Mailey on 29 May 2021
Beef Management: five tips for worming cattle
Worm burdens will be increasing on grazing swards, so herd owners should be thinking about dosing animals. Outlined are five tips to get the most effective cover from wormers.
Darren Carty on 15 May 2021
Inclement weather reducing risk of blowfly strike
Sales of blowfly protection products are slow to kick off with lower temperatures and negligible risk to date putting this task lower down on the list of farmer priorities.
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.