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Heifer mastitis can be a significant problem for some herds, with Animal Health Ireland (AHI) outlining that heifer mastitis can threaten production and…
Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) is a virus that spreads between cattle and can cause a number of problems, including: coughing; loss of appetite;…
With the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the armoury of medications available to farmers when it comes to drying off their cows is…
Attention is slowly turning to the dry period at farm level and many dairy farmers may consider milking on to recoup some of…
The steps taken by farmers when drying off cows can have a significant impact on mastitis levels during the dry period and also…
Turning a blind eye to a cow with a high somatic cell count (SCC) could prove to be a very costly exercise, according…
Back in 2013, it became compulsory for farmers operating in the Republic of Ireland to tissue tag test calves born on their farms…
638 herd owners have registered as part of phase one of the Irish Johne’s Control Programme, according to Animal Health Ireland (AHI). That’s…
Johne’s disease is a bacterial disease of cattle, which can have a negative economic impact on farms. With calving gathering speed, it’s important…
Calves that stay healthy in the first six weeks of life go on to produce more milk, according to Charles Chavasse of Zoetis.…
Significant progress has been made this year towards the eradication of the BVD virus in Ireland, according to Animal Health Ireland (AHI). AHI…
The net benefit to farmers of the reduction in BVD prevalence in 2017 alone is estimated to be €75 million, according to Animal…
Just 0.1% of calves born in Ireland so far this year have tested positive for Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD), according to the Minister for…
Farmers have been advised to be on the lookout for cattle showing signs of lungworm infestations. Cattle will be prone to lungworm infestations…
Neospora caninum is one of the most common causes of abortion in cattle in Ireland, according to the Department of Agriculture’s James O’Shaughnessy.…
The extent to which Irish beef cattle are suffering from liver fluke has been identified by Animal Health Ireland (AHI). At yesterday’s Teagasc/AHI beef health…
The Chief Executive Officer of Animal Health Ireland (AHI), Joe O’Flaherty, has announced his intention step down from the role after eight years at the…
Animal Health Ireland (AHI) will seek the commencement of a new Johne’s disease programme at an upcoming stakeholders meeting, the organisation’s CEO Joe…
