Blowfly strike remains the most significant external parasite challenge impacting the Irish sheep industry. The risk of attack increases during warm, humid conditions.…
Antimicrobials are used to fight pathogenic microbes that cause disease. However, some diseases can develop resistance to these products. While this is not…
Over the course of an animal’s life, they will require many vaccinations and treatments. Whether treating cattle with specific medicines for specific illnesses…
Farmers frequently convince themselves that their biosecurity is much better than in reality, Northern Ireland’s most senior vet has said. And it could…
New BSE status controls will be included on the North’s departmental animal database ‘APHIS’ to identify Negligible Risk (NR) and Controlled Risk (CR)…
