vaccinations

Labour key focus for Ballyvadin dairy calf to beef

At last week’s farm walk in Ballyvadin, attendees were shown how simple but effective systems can allow for a reduced labour demand for a large-scale operation.

BUILDINGS 29 July 2026

Labour key focus for Ballyvadin dairy calf to beef

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England's TB policy group sees cattle vaccines deployed as soon as 2030

England's TB policy group sees cattle vaccines deployed as soon as 2030

NEWS 29 June 2026

The likely actions in the beef welfare scheme

The likely actions in the beef welfare scheme

SUCKLERS 14 June 2026

Don’t forget man’s best friend in health plans

Don’t forget man’s best friend in health plans

Don’t forget man’s best friend in health plans

ANIMAL HEALTH 20 May 2026

Prevention is always better than cure

Prevention is always better than cure

Prevention is always better than cure

ANIMAL HEALTH 20 May 2026

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Veterinary Ireland questions estimates of bluetongue vaccinations

Veterinary Ireland questions estimates of bluetongue vaccinations

Chair of Veterinary Ireland’s food and animal committee Donal Lynch said that vets were seeing a strong take-up of the bluetongue vaccine on the ground.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Warning over bluetongue risk as temperatures rise

Warning over bluetongue risk as temperatures rise

Livestock owners reminded to prepare for the higher risk period for bluetongue virus, as temperatures increase and midge activity rises.

NEWS 11 March 2026

3,000 herds vaccinated for bluetongue

3,000 herds vaccinated for bluetongue

Over 19,000 samples of ruminants have been tested for bluetongue in 2026, the Department has said.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Breeding in full swing on Tullamore Farm

Breeding in full swing on Tullamore Farm

This week, Cathal Gormley caught up with Shaun Diver for the latest updates from Tullamore Farm.

TULLAMORE FARM 11 March 2026

Editorial: bluetongue vaccination the right choice for disease prevention

Editorial: bluetongue vaccination the right choice for disease prevention

Vaccinating animals against a bluetongue outbreak on your farm should be used as a means to safeguarding your animals against the disease.

VIEWPOINTS 11 March 2026

Farmer Writes: finally in the clear for TB

Farmer Writes: finally in the clear for TB

We’ve always had a couple of badger setts on the farm, but they’ve never caused us any bother.

FARMER WRITES 11 March 2026

Beef management: Breeding preparation, handling new stock bulls and calf rearing

Beef management: Breeding preparation, handling new stock bulls and calf rearing

Martin Merrick discusses preparing cows for breeding regarding BCS and vaccinations, handling new stock bulls and doing the sums on dairy beef.

MANAGEMENT 11 March 2026

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