Vet
Adam Woods on 02 Apr 2021
Department and merchants go to war on medicine regulations
The Independent Licenced Merchant Association is threatening legal action with the Department of Agriculture, as the Department prepares to roll out the new medicine changes.
Adam Woods on 24 Mar 2021
Beef Management: castration, getting back grazing and managing cashflow
In this week’s beef management notes, we take a look at getting castration right, getting out to graze in good weather and managing cashflow on drystock farms.
Niall Hurson on 23 Mar 2021
New vet medicine rules must not impact farmer access – IFA
The IFA has called for the unique situation on the island of Ireland to be recognised in order to facilitate continued access to medicines for farmers.
Niall Hurson on 22 Mar 2021
Queen's welcomes proposal for vet school in Northern Ireland
Currently, there is no option for students to study veterinary science at degree level in Northern Ireland.
Declan Marren on 21 Mar 2021
Thrive: dealing with navel sucking in calves
Navel sucking in the calf-rearing shed can be a real problem. Here we look at some key tips to minimise it.
Adam Woods on 17 Mar 2021
Beef Management: curing calf scour, delayed turnout and BETTER Farm NI webinar
This week we take a look at curing calf scour, delayed turnout and how to manage it, and the use of painkillers on farms.
Niall Hurson on 17 Mar 2021
Dursey Island farmers call for extended cable car hours
Dursey Island farmers warn of animal welfare issues arising on the island as a result of a reduced cable car service.
Adam Woods on 10 Mar 2021
Tough week on Tullamore Farm
Adam Woods talks to Tullamore Farm manager Shaun Diver about a week to forget on the farm.
Niall Hurson on 10 Mar 2021
Seven dead lambs dumped in Kerry pearl mussel river
The dog warden for Kerry has retrieved the lambs from the river and the county veterinary office has launched an investigation to establish the origin.
Jack Kennedy on 03 Mar 2021
Newborns spring into life on farms
Newborn arrivals on any farm bring excitement and new hope, but also challenges.
Kieran Mailey on 28 Feb 2021
NI Sheep Programme: pre- and post-lambing management webinar
Lambing management will be the topic of discussion during a webinar on Thursday 4 March, starting at 7.30pm.
Katriona Kinsella on 26 Feb 2021
Watch back: Irish Farmers Journal Livestock Spring Series 2021
You can watch back our dairy calf-to-beef webinar here, where experts focused on the use of beef genetics in the dairy herd and much more.
Kieran Mailey on 24 Feb 2021
10 tips for resuscitating calves
Kieran Mailey outlines some tips for getting calves on their feet following a difficult labour.
Amy Forde on 17 Feb 2021
Warning that cost of vet medicines could rise by 40%
ICOS and the Independent Licensed Merchants Association have said that the Department’s interpretation of EU veterinary medicine rules may cause “lasting damage” to Irish agriculture.
Kieran Mailey on 17 Feb 2021
Ten tips for dealing with calving problems
While most cows will calve unassisted, it is important farmers know how to deal with problems that arise when a cow is calving. Kieran Mailey writes.
Niall Hurson on 15 Feb 2021
Farmers the biggest losers in change to vet medicine rules – IFA
The IFA claims that the Department of Agriculture refused to address the issues at the drafting stage of the regulation.
Barry Cassidy on 10 Feb 2021
Tighter rules on wormers to cost farmers
The Department has faced strong criticism from licenced merchants, co-ops, and other industry stakeholders over its approach to new EU rules on prescribing animal medicines.
Adam Woods on 10 Feb 2021
Beef Management: BEAM changes, calving questions and looking after yourself
Adam Woods takes a look at the recent BEAM changes, calving questions and looking after yourself ahead of a busy calving and lambing season
David Wright on 10 Feb 2021
EU want compliance with NI Protocol
NI chief vet Robert Huey has said that he is under pressure to ensure compliance with the NI Protocol
Adam Woods on 09 Feb 2021
ILMA appoints new secretary general
The ILMA is currently challenging the Department of Agriculture’s interpretation of a new EU regulation that could force all farmers to pay for a prescription before buying anti-parasitic medicines.