Vaccines

England's TB policy group sees cattle vaccines deployed as soon as 2030

The group steering TB policy in England expects vaccines that reduce the disease's transmission to be available to cattle farmers within the next four years.

NEWS 29 June 2026

England's TB policy group sees cattle vaccines deployed as soon as 2030

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Vaccine stumbling block remains for live exports to Britain

Vaccine stumbling block remains for live exports to Britain

NEWS 24 June 2026

Top tips on preventing pneumonia on suckler farms

Top tips on preventing pneumonia on suckler farms

BREEDING & HEALTH 10 June 2026

No supply issues foreseen on leptospirosis vaccine

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

Safe handling to prevent carcase damage and injuries

SHEEP HANDLING 16 May 2026

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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

Containing a highly infectious virus is akin to trying to catch smoke with a net.

VIEWPOINTS 31 March 2026

Still time to vaccinate against bluetongue – Department

Still time to vaccinate against bluetongue – Department

The vaccine does not prevent animals contracting bluetongue, but it does reduce the symptoms on vaccinated livestock.

NEWS 31 March 2026

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 31 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 31 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 31 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 31 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 31 March 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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