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Sheep
Sheep Management: blowfly strike, worm counts and quarantine treatments
Darren Carty
With protective cover for blowfly strike waning, it is important that farmers keep a good eye on sheep for any breakdown in protection.
1 September 2024 l2
Parasitic worms building up resistance to drugs
This will be a three-year project between researchers, veterinarians, advisory services, farmers and industry and involves 15 partners in Europe, including Animal Health Ireland.
7 August 2024 News
Athletes criticise lack of meat at Olympics
A shortage of eggs and chicken, in particular, prompted team Great Britain to bring in their own chef from the UK to provide catering.
Be alert for lungworm in young cattle
Warmer temperatures will see worm burdens rapidly increasing on grazing swards, putting young cattle at higher risk of respiratory problems caused by lungworm.
16 July 2024 Management
New sheep wormer made available in NI
The wormer is known as 'dual active' as it contains two compounds that target the same parasites.
3 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Remembering the four pillars of sheep health this summer
Keeping on top of health issues swill ensure the thrive of spring-born lambs to ensure a short finish period.
8 June 2024 Animal Health
Keeping on top of summer health issues
Adam Woods previews this week’s summer health Focus and what’s inside.
5 June 2024 Animal Health
Five tips for worm control in cattle
Worming cattle will be a common management task carried out on livestock farms in the coming weeks. Outlined are five tips to keep in mind.
1 June 2024 Management
Keep on top of worm burdens in young cattle
With warm conditions forecast to follow rain showers this week, worm burdens will be increasing on grazing swards, which pose a health risk to young cattle.
28 May 2024 Management
Department issues nematodirus forecast and farmer advice
Lambs grazing contaminated pasture at six to 12 weeks of age are generally considered to be at risk of the parasite.
4 April 2024 News