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Dairy management: Watch out for pneumonia in weanlings

The change in temperatures coinciding with housing of weanlings and dairy replacement heifers has lead to increased reports of respiratory problems writes Aidan Brennan.

MANAGEMENT 17 November 2025

Dairy management: Watch out for pneumonia in weanlings

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Farmers willing to pay more for vaccinated weanlings

Farmers willing to pay more for vaccinated weanlings

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Vaccinating weanlings: exporter boycott

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Beef Management Notes: getting ready for housing and avoiding pregnant heifers

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15,000 farmers apply for Beef Welfare Scheme

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Summer 2025 presents lungworm problems

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