Virus
Andy Doyle on 11 Apr 2021
Aphid migration and virus transmission
A suction tower network combined with new diagnostic tools could impact positively on aphid control and IPM strategies in Ireland, writes Maximilian Schughart of Teagasc.
Peter McCann on 24 Mar 2021
Swine fever is biggest health threat, says scientist
The Agri Food and Biosciences Institute held an online conference on Wednesday
Darren Carty on 03 Mar 2021
Tick-borne diseases pose a significant risk
Tick-borne diseases are not just a concern for animal production, they can also cause serious illness in humans.
Lorcan Allen on 24 Feb 2021
FBD forecast to report losses of €11m for 2020
Goodbody stockbrokers has forecast the total cost of the recent High Court ruling on business interruption cover will be close to €70m for FBD.
Jack Kennedy on 17 Feb 2021
BVD herd ‘lock up’ in play and frustrating farmers
Farmers have been left frustrated at their herds being placed under immediate movement restrictions.
David Wright on 13 Jan 2021
Flocks culled in two bird flu outbreaks
Across the two outbreaks in NI over 110,000 birds have now been culled
Stephen Robb on 12 Jan 2021
UK grants emergency use of sugar beet pesticide
Sugar beet crops all across the EU and the UK have suffered severe losses in 2020 from beet virus yellows.
Adam Woods on 06 Jan 2021
Slurry season opening, managing in cold weather and having a COVID-19 plan
In this week's beef management notes, Adam Woods take a look at slurry spreading, managing in cold weather and having a plan in place for COVID-19
Peter McCann on 22 Dec 2020
Bird flu outbreak ‘almost inevitable’ in NI
The poultry industry in Northern Ireland is on high alert for avian influenza.
David Wright on 16 Dec 2020
Biosecurity only defence against Avian Flu
With no vaccines available in Ireland, good biosecurity is vital to keep bird flu out
Kieran Mailey on 09 Dec 2020
Foyle Lisahally hit by COVID-19
The Foyle Foods Group has temporarily closed its Lisahally processing site after an outbreak of COVID-19
Niall Hurson on 05 Nov 2020
Denmark orders mink cull over COVID-19 mutation
Denmark has 15 million to 17 million minks spread over 1,080 farms.
Andy Doyle on 14 Oct 2020
Syngenta launches aphid app to help optimise BYDV control
The smartphone app, now available to Irish growers, is designed to indicate the risk of aphid spread within a crop rather than the risk of BYDV transmission.
Ask Miriam on 16 Sep 2020
How do I stop my nosy neighbour calling to our house?
Dear Miriam, how do I stop my nosy neighbour who has no respect for social distancing calling to our house?
Margaret Hawkins on 16 Sep 2020
Is the 15-minute COVID-19 test the way of the future?
Rapid COVID-19 tests and mobile technologies that could make social interaction, business and travel easier are being trialled in Ireland. Could the proof on your phone set you free?
Barry Cassidy on 11 Sep 2020
Calls for vigilance after African Swine Fever case in Germany
Pig farmers have been asked to ensure there are robust biosecurity measures in place on their farms, while travellers have been asked not to bring pork into the country.
Niall Hurson on 10 Sep 2020
Calls for restoration of blanket factory worker testing
SIPTU has warned that the testing and tracing system is ‘patently inadequate’ and has never achieved the 15,000 tests per day.
John Sleigh on 03 Sep 2020
Temporary abattoir closure due to local COVID outbreak
Scottish abattoir decides to close for 14 days after COVID-19 outbreak in the local area.
Ask Miriam on 02 Sep 2020
Should I continue to meet up with my friend as she returns to the classroom?
Dear Miriam, should I continue to meet up with my friend as she returns to the classroom?
Journal Vet on 02 Sep 2020
Should I vaccinate my purchased weanlings?
The Journal Vet takes a look at the role of vaccination in purchased weanlings and what products are available to use on the Irish market.