N.Ireland
First case of CAE goat disease discovered in Northern Ireland
The first case in Northern Ireland of the goat disease, Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis (CAE), has been confirmed by the Department...
N.Ireland
The first case in Northern Ireland of the goat disease, Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis (CAE), has been confirmed by the Department...
Agri Politics
Rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD) was first reported in domestic (farmed) rabbits in China in 1984. By 1986, the disease had...
Dairy
Coccidiosis occurs in calves from the approximate age of three weeks onwards. It arises in young calves who have an...
Dairy
With over half a million calves set to land on Irish farms in February, farmers need to be mindful of...
Dairy
With spring-calving kicking off on some farms and on the horizon on others, making sure that the facilities are fit...
Sheep
Lambing is fast approaching on many mid-season lambing flocks. Given this, it’s an ideal time to undertake clostridial vaccinations. ‘Booster’...
Dairy
Dairy farmers are being reminded of the important role of dry cow management, in particular nutrition and mineral supplementation, when...
Beef
Abortion is a word that every suckler farmer hates to hear at this time of year. There are many reasons...
Beef
Spring calving on many farms is only a few weeks away and now is the time for farmers to start...
Dairy
MicroRNA levels in the blood could be used to predict the future health and productivity of dairy cattle, British scientists...
Beef
Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) is a virus that spreads between cattle and can cause a number of problems, including: coughing;...
Beef
By now, the majority of herds have been let out to pasture. However, farmers must now turn their attention to...
Beef
The extra-long housing period on many farms has created stress for both the farmer and his/her animals. Fodder stocks are...
N.Ireland
A total of 14 cases of Schmallenberg virus are awaiting official confirmation in tests so far this year in Northern Ireland....
N.Ireland
A Co. Antrim veterinary clinic has urged stockmen to be vigilant, as it confirms seven cases of Schmallenberg virus in...
N.Ireland
A major government exercise will see the UK’s four regional agricultural departments in Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England come...
Beef
Johne’s disease is a bacterial disease of cattle, which can have a negative economic impact on farms. It is also...
Beef
During the winter period, ringworm can start raising its ugly head on animals that have been housed. Ringworm is caused...