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The 1-2-3 process for dealing with mastitis in dairy herds this spring

Mastitis risk is much higher in the weeks pre- and post-calving than any other time of the year. Animal Health Ireland has developed a 1-2-3 process for limiting the problem, writes Daire Cregg.

MANAGEMENT 18 February 2026

The 1-2-3 process for dealing with mastitis in dairy herds this spring

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470ac Kilkenny solar farm given green light

470ac Kilkenny solar farm given green light

NEWS 18 February 2026

Amazone Avant delivers strength, speed and reliability in tough Irish conditions

Amazone Avant delivers strength, speed and reliability in tough Irish conditions

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 18 February 2026

Reported health issues in 25% of Danish Bovaer herds prompts EFSA assessment

Reported health issues in 25% of Danish Bovaer herds prompts EFSA assessment

Reported health issues in 25% of Danish Bovaer herds prompts EFSA assessment

NEWS 18 February 2026

Two new bluetongue cases confirmed on Irish farms

Two new bluetongue cases confirmed on Irish farms

Two new bluetongue cases confirmed on Irish farms

NEWS 17 February 2026

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Bluetongue’s impact on live exports could soften this summer

Bluetongue’s impact on live exports could soften this summer

A reclassification of bluetongue will see EU member states turn away from attempting to eradicate the disease.

NEWS 17 February 2026

Beef calves account for 63% of births on dairy farms - Teagasc

Beef calves account for 63% of births on dairy farms - Teagasc

In 2020, just 47% of dairy calf births were registered to a beef bull.

NEWS 17 February 2026

Neven Maguire's perfect pancake recipe

Neven Maguire's perfect pancake recipe

It's Pancake Tuesday and Neven Maguire has you sorted with these tasty sweet and savoury treats.

NEVEN 17 February 2026

Cootehill group distances itself from proposed AD plant

Cootehill group distances itself from proposed AD plant

Cootehill Area Development carried out a feasibility study for an anaerobic digestion plant in the area, but says it no longer supports the plant now in development.

NEWS 17 February 2026

€225/t on offer for malting barley

€225/t on offer for malting barley

There are reports of a price of €225/t for growers supplying malting barley to merchants supplying Boortmalt.

NEWS 17 February 2026

January milk prices hold at Tirlán as co-op to fill VAT gap

January milk prices hold at Tirlán as co-op to fill VAT gap

Eligible Tirlán suppliers will receive a 6.70c/l ex-VAT seasonality top-up for January supplies.

NEWS 17 February 2026

January milk prices steady at Dairygold as early calvers due 7c/l top-up

January milk prices steady at Dairygold as early calvers due 7c/l top-up

Dairygold has moved 2026 ancillary payments, such as its sustainability payment, from flat-rate top-ups to a constituents-based payment model.

NEWS 17 February 2026

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Amazone Avant delivers strength, speed and reliability in tough Irish conditions

Tom Garaghty works with Oliver Conroy Plant and Agri, a, Co Westmeath-based slurry, silage and tillage contractor, long-time Amazone customers who previously operated the AD-P and Centaya drills.

Amazone Avant delivers strength, speed and reliability in tough Irish conditions

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