animal health
Amy Forde on 13 Jul 2018
Japan reopens to US sheepmeat exports
The US Department of Agriculture has announced that the government of Japan has finalised technical requirements for the export of US sheepmeat and goat exports.
Peter Varley on 11 Jul 2018
Your farm: organic farming in Westmeath
Established organic beef and sheep farmerFrank O'Brien wouldn’t turn back to conventional, writes Peter Varley
Amy Forde on 05 Jul 2018
Animal health company Phibro to create 150 Sligo jobs
Phibro develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of animal health and nutrition products for the poultry, swine, cattle and dairy sectors.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 05 Jul 2018
Vet in bid for election seat
Mary Newman has been added to the Fine Gael ticket for Tipperary.
Darren Carty on 07 Jul 2018
Sheep 2018: major focus on existing and emerging sheep diseases
There will be a strong focus on emerging diseases which have the potential to create huge challenges at farm level at Sheep 2018 Farm to Fork.
John Sleigh on 02 Jul 2018
McLaren slams climate change bill
Outgoing QMS chair Jim McLaren warns of the dire consequences of setting zero net carbon emission targets.
on 27 Jun 2018
Inside this week's Irish Farmers Journal
Drought as temperatures soar, calls for Creed to intervene on beef price, and don't miss your FREE 72-page animal health magazine.
Kieran Mailey on 27 Jun 2018
Second-cut silage under way at Cafre's Abbey Farm
With early application of fertilsier and slurry after first-cut silage was harvested in mid-May, 117 acres of second-cut silage will be harvested at Cafre's Abbey Farm this week.
Amy Forde on 01 Jul 2018
Weekly weather: drought conditions in parts as temperatures soar
The weekly weather and farming forecast, along with heatwave advice for meal supplementation, water supplies, silage, animal transportation and human and animal health.
Jack Kennedy on 20 Jun 2018
Compulsory bulk milk testing for Johne's disease
Ireland should undertake a national Johne's control programme with three distinct parts, according to Australian vet Evan Sergeant speaking on behalf of Ausvet – an Australian consultancy group.
Una Sinnott on 18 Jun 2018
New cattle movement rule ‘makes no sense’
The new system ‘makes things more complicated’ for farmers, according to Senator Daly.
Odile Evans on 15 Jun 2018
Over 40,000 animals not BVD tested
The Department will be writing to non-compliant herds over the coming weeks.
Paul Mooney on 13 Jun 2018
Ban certain animal medicines – MEPs
The European Parliament has agreed a near final text on new animal medicine rules.
Aidan Brennan on 13 Jun 2018
In the pits: work out what you have
With first cut silage in the pit, it’s time to take stock of winter feed and work out how much you need, writes Aidan Brennan.
Thomas Hubert on 06 Jun 2018
Listen: Waterford farmers battle 'desperate' TB outbreak
Rising TB levels on a small group of farms in recent months have triggered a joint effort between farmers and the authorities to tackle the source of the problem in wildlife.
Peter Varley on 06 Jun 2018
Knowledge transfer programme deadline on the horizon
Farmers in the KT programme need to update their farm improvement plans and ensure they have attended the required group meetings.
Darren Carty on 01 Jun 2018
Grass growth, first-cut silage and heat stress in Newford Farm
Breeding activity has quietened significantly with the number of repeat cows only rising to double-digit figures this week.
Phelim O'Neill on 05 Jun 2018
DNA sampling costs but achievable
DNA sampling provides the ultimate traceability but it comes at a cost
Darren Carty on 24 May 2018
Sheep management: grassland, performance monitoring and SWS
This week's notes cover grassland management, weight monitoring and sheep welfare scheme penalties.
The Dealer on 23 May 2018
Appointments at MSD
The Dealer notes that not one but two inter-county GAA players have taken up new roles with MSD.