Treatment
Margaret Hawkins on 16 Mar 2020
Covid-19: wash hands, watch for symptoms of cough, shortness of breath, fever
With a growing number of coronavirus cases confirmed in Ireland, Margaret Hawkins has guidelines on how to detect it and measures to be taken should you fall ill with it.
Margaret Hawkins on 20 Sep 2017
Sepsis - the silent killer
Sepsis can kill very quickly, but many are unaware of its danger. Margaret Hawkins talks to Ciaran Staunton, an Irish dad living in New York, whose 12-year-old son Rorydied of sepsis in 2012
Declan Marren on 30 Aug 2017
Grain treatment options
With the season starting to look catchy, this week’s mini-technical piece takes a look at some of the grain treatment options available.
Contributor on 05 Aug 2017
Redwater incidence rising in west
Daniel McPartlin takes a look at redwater, its causes, its treatment options and how to prevent it occurring on your farm.
Aidan Brennan on 05 Aug 2017
Bloat warning: three cows dead on midlands farm
There have been numerous incidences of bloat in dairy cows over the past couple of days. One farmer in the midlands lost three cows on Friday morning, and had 10 other cows that needed treatment.
Adam Woods on 12 Jul 2017
Beef management: autumn bull finishing
This week, Adam Woods takes a look at finishing autumn-born bulls in-spec, watching out for red water and profiles the Tullamore Farm open day.
Lorcan Allen on 28 Jun 2017
BHSL moves into water treatment with Hydro International acquisition
The Limerick-based company has extended its business into the wastewater and effluent treatment sector.
Contributor on 13 May 2017
What are the main tick-borne diseases in sheep?
The Irish Farmers Journal vet team takes a look at the tick-borne diseases found in sheep and how to control them.
Amy Nora Fitzgibbon on 12 Apr 2017
700,000 EU citizens sign petition to stop live exports
A campaign to halt the export of live animals from European countries has gained a huge groundswell of support in recent weeks amid reports of ill treatment of animals.
Peter McCann on 29 Mar 2017
News in brief from Northern Ireland
Round up of short news pieces from the agri food industry in Northern Ireland.
Adam Woods on 19 Mar 2017
Grass tetany questions answered
Beef editor Adam Woods speaks to Cavan-based vet Finbarr Kiernan abut grass tetany in cows and how to prevent it.
Peter McCann on 15 Mar 2017
Farmers should record and investigate lambing losses
Farmers who attended a sheep event in Cookstown last week were urged to keep records of health issues and mortalities. Peter McCann reports.
Peter McCann on 08 Mar 2017
Dairy cow lameness starts in heifers
Peter McCann reports from an event in Cookstown organised by Provita on lameness in dairy cows.
Aidan Brennan on 25 Jan 2017
Calving about to take off on Cork farm
Aidan Brennan reports from one of the Animal Health Ireland and Teagasc calf care events held in Cork.
Darren Carty on 22 Jan 2017
Pitfalls of feeding sheep poor-quality or mouldy silage
Conditions were variable last summer for saving forage. With more ewes starting to receive supplementation, it is important to minimise disease risks of listeriosis and silage eye.
Photo Desk on 28 Dec 2016
2016 in photos: June - serious activity in fields across the country
By the time June rolled around, there was serious activity in all fields across the country. The wet winter and cold spring had been forgotten about.
Farmers Journal on 11 Dec 2016
Preventing and controlling pneumonia in calves
Infectious pathogens, management and environmental factors all contribute to the development of pneumonia in calves and weanlings.
Darren Carty on 10 Dec 2016
Stock too warm in sheds – what can you do?
The recent rise in temperatures has resulted in more farmers reporting stock being unsettled in sheds and a spike in lice infestations.
Farmers Journal on 10 Dec 2016
Controlling sheep scab in flocks
Sheep scab is a highly contagious winter disease that can potentially cause serious problems for sheep farmers.
Kieran Mailey on 23 Nov 2016
Farmers face problem with fluke control
Milder winters and wetter summers have seen increasing reports of persistent fluke burdens across NI and Britain.