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My Farming Week: Thomas Kennedy, Collinstown, Co Westmeath

Thomas Kennedy milks 280 British Friesian cows at home with his parents in Westmeath.

NEWS 17 June 2026

My Farming Week: Thomas Kennedy, Collinstown, Co Westmeath

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The likely actions in the beef welfare scheme

The likely actions in the beef welfare scheme

SUCKLERS 14 June 2026

Heightened bluetongue risk in current warm weather, warns Department

Heightened bluetongue risk in current warm weather, warns Department

NEWS 14 June 2026

Top tips on preventing pneumonia on suckler farms

Top tips on preventing pneumonia on suckler farms

Top tips on preventing pneumonia on suckler farms

BREEDING & HEALTH 10 June 2026

Bluetongue to top Teagasc sheep conference agenda

Bluetongue to top Teagasc sheep conference agenda

Bluetongue to top Teagasc sheep conference agenda

NEWS 2 June 2026

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High temperatures aid the replication of bluetongue virus

High temperatures aid the replication of bluetongue virus

Higher temperatures aid both the replication of the virus and the size of the midge population.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Key lessons from DairyCon 2026

Key lessons from DairyCon 2026

DairyCon, a two-day conference for vets in dairy practice was held in Kilkenny last week, offering insights into bluetongue, TB and calf health from a vet’s perspective.

MANAGEMENT 20 May 2026

New bluetongue case found in Tipperary

New bluetongue case found in Tipperary

Bluetongue antibodies have been discovered in an unvaccinated bullock sent for slaughter.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Bluetongue in Ireland: risks, fertility losses and why vaccination matters

Bluetongue in Ireland: risks, fertility losses and why vaccination matters

Kevin O Sullivan*, Glasslyn Veterinary, outlines how vaccination is a cost-effective option to safeguard you herd or flock from potential heavy losses.

ANIMAL HEALTH 20 May 2026

Over four million Bultavo vaccines sold in Ireland

Over four million Bultavo vaccines sold in Ireland

Boehringer Ingelheim said that it believes the majority of its vaccine sales have been administered to dairy herds.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Prevention is always better than cure

Prevention is always better than cure

There are numerous competing demands on spending for a farm health plan, so it is worth sitting down and prioritising what are the must-have elements.

ANIMAL HEALTH 20 May 2026

Dairy Management: midges that transfer bluetongue are active

Dairy Management: midges that transfer bluetongue are active

Speaking at DairyCon, a conference focused on dairy health, nutrition and herd management, vet Ronan O’ Neill, discussed the risks associated with vector-borne diseases.

NEWS 20 May 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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