Beef
The Department of Agriculture issued a map outlining the predicted risk of disease caused by liver fluke infection in livestock this winter.
Schemes
Farmers are being reminded that the closing date for all Targeted Advisory Service on Animal Health (TASAH) programmes is fast approaching.
Dairy
500 dairy farm families are set to be recognised at the annual CellCheck Milking for Quality Awards taking place next month.
Agri-Business
A new initiative from Animal Health Ireland (AHI) to address lameness in dairy herds is set to get underway with 10 pilot dairy farms.
Animal Health Ireland (AHI) is to launch a new plan which it says will address lameness in cows on dairy farms.
The former chief vet officer at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has been appointed to the board of AHI.
The number of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) positive herds has increased by nearly 20% since last years figures, increasing to 113 positive...
Animal Health Ireland has announced the appointment of Patrick Donohoe, a former advisor to Charlie McConalogue, as its new CEO.
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has announced the launch of the Biosecurity Targeted Advisory Service for Animal Health (TASAH).
Teagasc and Animal Health Ireland (AHI) have announced an updated schedule for CalfCare on farm events this month.
Animal Health Ireland (AHI) has announced that its CEO, Kevin McConnell will step down from his role this month
A map detailing the predicted risk of disease caused by liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) infection in livestock for this winter has...
Agri Politics
The IFA has said that an additional €20.5 million provided for animal health as part of Budget 2025 needs to be used effectively.
The number of herds positive for BVD dropped by 17% in the first 35 weeks of the year when compared to the same period in 2023, AHI said.
One third of faecal samples submitted to the Regional Veterinary Laboratories test positive for coccidiosis in May, June, July and August.
During this time of the year, farmers often place an emphasis on holding their protein and fat percentages. While doing so is proving...
Minister Charlie McConalogue has reaffirmed the government's commitment to provide a range of supports to support good animal health.
Dairy News
The Animal Health Ireland (AHI) 10th annual CellCheck awards took place last night in the Killashee Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare.
The CEO of Animal Health Ireland (AHI), Dr. David Graham has announced that he will be stepping down from his position in late Spring 2024
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) has declined to say whether the national programme to eradicate BVD will continue in 2024.
AHI has welcomed an announcement from the agriculture minister that the parasite control programme will be rolled out again in 2023.
Anthelmintic treatment or 'dosing cattle' is generally carried out on most drystock farms when animals are being housed for the winter.
Redwater in cattle is a disease many farmers are aware of and livestock are susceptible to when on under grazed, rough pastures.
