Vaccines
Phelim O'Neill on 07 Jun 2021
Bouncing back: the economy during and after the COVID-19 pandemic
Ger Brady, chief economist with Ibec, explores how the Irish economy has performed so far and how the rural economy could bounce back as vaccines roll out.
Niall Hurson on 06 May 2021
Pig expert warns new ASF strains could spread in Ireland undetected
The Canadian expert has warned that low virulent strains of African swine fever could take weeks to detect in a pig population.
Darren Carty on 28 Apr 2021
Sheep Management: grassland management, injection sites and shearing
Grass growth rates have improved but remain at a relatively low level meaning farmers should continue to practice caution and take steps to help covers to build.
Kieran Mailey on 10 Apr 2021
Five cattle management jobs to complete at turnout
As more cattle start filtering back to grass, Kieran Mailey outlines some management tasks to complete as cattle leave the shed.
Contributor on 07 Apr 2021
Huge potential in gene editing for Irish agriculture
Ireland and EU players should use the EU study on New Genomic Techniques to promote the technologies for the advancement of agriculture, environment, and medicines, writes Dr Thomas McLoughlin*.
Peter McCann on 24 Feb 2021
Progress with vaccines for sheep worms
Scientists are making ‘very encouraging’ progress with developing vaccines that protect sheep from internal parasites.
Contributor on 10 Feb 2021
Article 16 vaccine controversy shows fragility of Northern Ireland Protocol
Former Taoiseach John Bruton writes about the lessons that should be learned from the recent vaccine controversy for future EU-UK trade relations.
Contributor on 20 Jan 2021
Five top tips on keeping calves healthy this spring
Donal Lynch outlines five top tips on keeping calves healthy this spring
Kieran Mailey on 13 Jan 2021
Beef management: 10 tips for a successful spring calving
With spring calving set to start on Irish suckler farms, Kieran Mailey outlines some tips for getting live calves on the ground.
Colm McCarthy on 13 Jan 2021
Colm McCarthy: weighing up the odds
The conspiracy theory is that COVID-19 and the vaccines have been created by a secret group with designs on world domination.
Niall Hurson on 08 Jan 2021
Weekend weather: cold snap to ease with patchy rain on way
The recent cold snap is set to ease, with outbreaks of rain and drizzle on the way.
Aidan Brennan on 06 Jan 2021
Dairy management: Vaccines and slurry
Aidan Brennan says now is the time to give certain vaccines to dairy cows
Adam Woods on 30 Dec 2020
Beef management: scour vaccines, coccidiosis and priorities in 2021
Beef editor Adam Woods takes a look at using scour vaccine correctly, keeping on top of coccidiosis and planning a few priorities for 2021.
Niall Hurson on 23 Dec 2020
Looking back: The farming A to Z of 2020
We take a look back at the talking points of the past year.
Adam Woods on 22 Dec 2020
Beef Management Notes: Grazing brassicas and other winter beef management tips
This week, beef editor Adam Woods takes a look at grazing brassica crops, body condition scoring and taking a break over the festive peroid
Paul Mooney on 16 Dec 2020
Diesel prices gradually edging upwards
Upward price movement in international markets is being driven by optimism over COVID-19 vaccines and forecasts for economic growth in 2021 and 2022.
Kieran Mailey on 08 Dec 2020
Beef management: don't forget about the booster shot for vaccines
Many farmers will use respiratory vaccines in autumn-born calves to cut down on the risk of disease. However, make sure that any booster shot is given on time to provide effective cover.
Lorcan Allen on 02 Dec 2020
Dairy markets: can a rising oil price boost dairy markets?
The recent rise in the oil price has coincided with improved returns for dairy commodities, particularly milk powders.
Kieran Mailey on 28 Nov 2020
Beef management: five jobs for autumn-born calves
There is no substitute for good animal husbandry on livestock farms and, for autumn-calving herds, farmers should keep on top of routine management tasks.
Peter McCann on 25 Nov 2020
AFBI offers tests for respiratory diseases
Diagnostic tests for the main respiratory diseases in cattle are available at the Agri Food and Biosciences Institute.