animal health
Paul Mooney on 22 Mar 2019
Later calves may be due to 2018 weather
But the latest figures for BVD tissue testing show 2019 numbers starting to catch up on last year.
Aidan Brennan on 20 Mar 2019
Bulls ranked on TB and liver fluke
Information on a bull’s susceptibility to TB and liver fluke is now available from the ICBF, writes Aidan Brennan.
Tommy Heffernan on 20 Mar 2019
Journal vet view: a displaced stomach can mean big problems
Understanding the symptoms and why displaced stomachs occur is important, this means early identification and reducing the risk at herd level are key.
Tommy Heffernan on 19 Mar 2019
Watch: tips for spotting the sick calf
Stepping back to observe calves, look for the signals of sickness. Then put your hands on to look for evidence of disease.
Tommy Heffernan on 13 Mar 2019
Journal vet view: nursing the downer cow
Acting fast is imperative when it comes to figuring out the primary reason for the animal going down. Then we must look at the secondary problems around cows being down.
Odile Evans on 13 Mar 2019
Vet shortage is an ‘international discussion’ – UCD dean of Veterinary
UCD dean of Veterinary Michael Doherty said the shortage of veterinary services is more acute in the remote areas of west Donegal and Mayo, but that Ireland is not alone in this.
Aidan Brennan on 13 Mar 2019
Dairy management: health problems, what to feed and managing BCS
This week, Aidan Brennan looks at how to identify health problems in cows, what protein rate to use in rations and how to manage body condition score
Peter McCann on 13 Mar 2019
Dairylink: making the most of on-farm resources
Phase two of Dairylink Ireland was officially launched last week. Peter McCann reports.
Odile Evans on 07 Mar 2019
Turkish live export market to reopen in second half of 2019
Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed met with his Turkish counterpart, Dr Bekir Pakdemirli in Istanbul on Thursday.
on 07 Mar 2019
Cocci TV – First three episodes now live
A new, seven-part series of short videos, brought to you by Chanelle Veterinary, covering coccidiosis.
on 06 Mar 2019
Reckless behaviour by dog owners leads to sheep kills - IFA
Speaking in the Cooley Mountains to coincide with the beginning of the lambing season, IFA National Sheep chair Sean Dennehy accused dog owners who allow their pets to roam without restriction.
Tommy Heffernan on 06 Mar 2019
Don't take your eye off the ball
Spotting disease early can make all the difference this spring.
Paul Mooney on 06 Mar 2019
Alarm bells over herd TB categorisation
Farm organisations are concerned that the Department is preparing to bulldoze its proposals through the TB Forum.
Tommy Heffernan on 06 Mar 2019
Six steps to tackle cryptosporidium on your farm this spring
Tommy Heffernan outlines the top tips for managing a crypto outbreak on your farm.
Tommy Heffernan on 06 Mar 2019
Nursing the down cow
There are many reasons why a cow will go down, but often it is when problems like milk fever are sorted cows can stay down. Tommy Heffernan reports
Adam Woods on 06 Mar 2019
Top 10 tips on calving 2019
Kieran Mailey outlines the top 10 tips to ensure a successful calving season this year.
Tommy Heffernan on 06 Mar 2019
Is streptococcal joint ill on the rise in lambs?
Joint ill in sheep flocks is a big production and welfare issue. Therefore, understanding the main risks is crucial to controlling it, writes Tommy Heffernan.
David Wilson on 05 Mar 2019
Top 10 causes of death in cattle last winter revealed
Over 500 bovine carcases were submitted to the Regional Veterinary Laboratories in the final quarter of 2018.
Tommy Heffernan on 05 Mar 2019
Top tips for controlling coccidiosis in calves and lambs
Tommy Heffernan look at the facts around coccidiosis and shares advice for managing the disease.
Amy Forde on 03 Mar 2019
Sheep farmers in Louth ‘under siege’ from dog attacks
Statistics gathered by the IFA indicate that nationwide the problem may be in the order of 300 to 400 attacks each year, with 3,000 to 4,000 sheep injured and killed.