Vaccines

Top tips on preventing pneumonia on suckler farms

Adam Woods takes a look at preventing pneumonia outbreaks on suckler farms this summer.

BREEDING & HEALTH 10 June 2026

Top tips on preventing pneumonia on suckler farms

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No supply issues foreseen on leptospirosis vaccine

No supply issues foreseen on leptospirosis vaccine

ANIMAL HEALTH 23 May 2026

Safe handling to prevent carcase damage and injuries

Safe handling to prevent carcase damage and injuries

SHEEP HANDLING 16 May 2026

FMD in China is a haunting echo of the African swine fever crisis

FMD in China is a haunting echo of the African swine fever crisis

FMD in China is a haunting echo of the African swine fever crisis

VIEWPOINTS 13 May 2026

Still time to vaccinate against bluetongue – Department

Still time to vaccinate against bluetongue – Department

Still time to vaccinate against bluetongue – Department

NEWS 6 May 2026

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More bluetongue strains could reach NI, says vet

More bluetongue strains could reach NI, says vet

The three bluetongue vaccines which are currently licenced for use in Northern Ireland protect against the BTV-3 strain of the viral disease.

NORTHERN IRELAND 25 March 2026

Bluetongue risk as midge activity rises

Bluetongue risk as midge activity rises

Ongoing surveillance by DAERA shows midge activity is fast-approaching the threshold which officially marks the end of inactive period.

NORTHERN IRELAND 25 March 2026

Bluetongue vaccines can be split between holdings

Bluetongue vaccines can be split between holdings

The Department of Agriculture have confirmed that one vaccine pack can be prescribed and dispensed to more than one herd or flock subject to veterinary oversight

BREEDING & HEALTH 25 March 2026

Beef Management: grass management, breeding preparation and vaccination

Beef Management: grass management, breeding preparation and vaccination

Martin Merrick gives advice on grass management amid a mixed spring, preparation for breeding and vaccination ahead of breeding and turn out.

MANAGEMENT 25 March 2026

Over 16,000 cattle and sheep tested for bluetongue

Over 16,000 cattle and sheep tested for bluetongue

Data from the national veterinary prescription system shows that 1,157 cattle herds and 53 sheep flocks have had prescriptions issued for bluetongue vaccines.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Bluetongue vaccine should be added to more schemes – ICMSA

Bluetongue vaccine should be added to more schemes – ICMSA

ICMSA livestock chair, Michael O’Connell has said farmers should be encouraged and supported to vaccinate for bluetongue ahead of the breeding season, by adding the vaccine to more schemes.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Bluetongue vaccination added to sheep and beef schemes

Bluetongue vaccination added to sheep and beef schemes

The Minister also confirmed that the actions included in the 2026 schemes would be similar to the practical measures contained in the 2025 scheme year

BREEDING & HEALTH 25 March 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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