Parasites

Nematodirus egg hatching has already peaked

Hatching took place from the last week or March to first week of April in most areas leaving at-risk lambs susceptible to disease

BREEDING & HEALTH 15 April 2026

Nematodirus egg hatching has already peaked

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Vet's Corner: old problems and new problems surface in cattle

Vet's Corner: old problems and new problems surface in cattle

NEWS 25 March 2026

Practical guide to pre-breeding soundness in stock bulls

Practical guide to pre-breeding soundness in stock bulls

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 March 2026

Managing liver fluke: farmers advised to act now to protect livestock

Managing liver fluke: farmers advised to act now to protect livestock

Managing liver fluke: farmers advised to act now to protect livestock

NORTHERN IRELAND 31 December 2025

New actions in €75/calf beef scheme

New actions in €75/calf beef scheme

New actions in €75/calf beef scheme

NEWS 13 August 2025

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Beef welfare scheme opens for 2025 with €25/calf increase available

Beef welfare scheme opens for 2025 with €25/calf increase available

Here’s what you need to know about the new and existing actions in this year’s National Beef Welfare Scheme.

SCHEMES 1 January 1970

Keeping the environment and farmer health in mind with dipping facilities

Keeping the environment and farmer health in mind with dipping facilities

While being one of the most effective controls of external parasites for sheep, dipping is both a laboursome and dangerous task, though steps can be taken to reduce risks and labour.

BUILDINGS 1 January 1970

Beef Management: grass growth, rush control and worm issues

Beef Management: grass growth, rush control and worm issues

In this week's Beef Management, Adam Woods takes a look at grass growth, rush control, bloat and an increase in worm activity.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

Beef Management: higher grass growth, managing bloat and feeding meal at grass

Beef Management: higher grass growth, managing bloat and feeding meal at grass

In this week's beef management notes Adam Woods takes a look at managing a surge in grass growth, dealing with bloat and feeding animals meal at grass.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

Sheep scab scheme needed in NI, says vet

Sheep scab scheme needed in NI, says vet

A local vet is pressing for a sheep scab eradication scheme to be rolled out in NI, similar to what is being delivered in Wales at present.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 January 1970

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm