liver fluke

High risk of liver fluke this autumn

AFBI have forecast a high risk of liver fluke infection in sheep and cattle.

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 October 2026

High risk of liver fluke this autumn

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Sheep Management: liver fluke and high worm burdens in lambs

Sheep Management: liver fluke and high worm burdens in lambs

MANAGEMENT 21 October 2026

Sheep management: liver fluke, FEC reduction test and sheep movement

Sheep management: liver fluke, FEC reduction test and sheep movement

BREEDING & HEALTH 14 October 2026

Beef Welfare Scheme: faecal testing action explained

Beef Welfare Scheme: faecal testing action explained

Beef Welfare Scheme: faecal testing action explained

ANIMAL HEALTH 26 August 2026

Vet's Corner: what is jaagsiekte?

Vet's Corner: what is jaagsiekte?

Vet's Corner: what is jaagsiekte?

NEWS 19 August 2026

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How to identify haemonchus contortus early

How to identify haemonchus contortus early

The disease – which is increasing in prevalence – can hit flocks sporadically, resulting in rapid infection and possible mortality where the disease goes unnoticed.

ANIMAL HEALTH 23 May 2026

Beef HealthCheck reports – 10 years on

Beef HealthCheck reports – 10 years on

Dr Nataschua Meunier takes a look back at the Beef HealthCheck programme and how it has evolved over the last 10 years.

BREEDING & HEALTH 18 March 2026

Sheep Management: liver fluke, clean livestock policy and soil samples

Sheep Management: liver fluke, clean livestock policy and soil samples

Quick action is needed where a threat of liver fluke infestation is suspected with reports of losses from the disease in recent weeks.

MANAGEMENT 18 February 2026

Sheep Management: liver fluke, abortion control and religious festival dates

Sheep Management: liver fluke, abortion control and religious festival dates

The threat of liver fluke remains high in areas with a history of fluke infestation.

MANAGEMENT 14 January 2026

Managing liver fluke: farmers advised to act now to protect livestock

Managing liver fluke: farmers advised to act now to protect livestock

Liver fluke infections are expected to surge this winter, putting pressure on farmers to act quickly to protect herd and flock health.

NORTHERN IRELAND 31 December 2025

Beef Management: planning for Christmas, liver fluke and mineral supplementation

Beef Management: planning for Christmas, liver fluke and mineral supplementation

Martin Merrick outlines some key advice ahead of preparing for Christmas, liver fluke and minerals for beef herds.

MANAGEMENT 10 December 2025

Farm Tech Talk: Brazilian bombshell and Dairy Day 2025

Farm Tech Talk: Brazilian bombshell and Dairy Day 2025

Revelations about animal medicine sales in Brazil, a recap on Dairy Day and liver fluke all feature on this week's Farm Tech Talk.

NEWS 21 November 2025

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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