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Housing: Ventilation is the key to minimise pneumonia this winter

September 15, 2018

We’re heading into that time of the year again, when farmers’ attentions turn to preventing disease in animal housing over the winter months.…

Keep an eye out for grass tetany with cooler night temperatures

September 1, 2018

Beef

Grass tetany is caused by a magnesium (Mg) deficiency, which can occur when animals are grazing heavy, lush, low-fibre paddocks. Cows are most…

Nedap CowControl: Know your cows, control your herd and improve your farm

August 31, 2018

Using an activity monitoring system allows dairy farmers to catch cows in heat for effective insemination, with the highest chance of conception. But,…

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Keep an eye out for bloat in cattle on lush, high-clover swards

August 26, 2018

Beef

The recent wet weather has decreased soil moisture deficits and allowed grass growth levels to turn in favour of farmers in some parts…

Feeding and managing your dairy herd and youngstock this autumn and winter

August 23, 2018

Summer 2018 has been a difficult season for grass growth, resulting in most farmers having less silage in store for next winter than…

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How big of a role does vitamin D play in calf health?

June 14, 2018

Beef

Calf disease in Ireland is a major problem; it causes particular issues on dairy calf-to-beef farms. However, calf disease is not just limited…

Increasing productivity in the dairy herd by tackling worms

May 28, 2018

Following on from a difficult winter and late spring, increasing productivity of the dairy herd is critical for farmers. Ensuring that cows are…

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Pneumonia: What impact does it have on slaughter dates?

May 28, 2018

Beef

Pneumonia in beef animals not only has an immediate cost in terms of medication, but it can also result in on-going losses and…

CLiK™ EXTRA breaks new ground in the development of blowfly strike prevention

May 27, 2018

Blowfly strike remains the most significant external parasite challenge impacting the Irish sheep industry. The risk of attack increases during warm, humid conditions.…

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‘Effective worm control: Cattle must be allowed to develop a level of natural immunity’

May 12, 2018

The ideal approach to controlling lung, gut and stomach worms is to use a worming program that allows some exposure to the worm…

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Leptospirosis: A risk to your herd and your health

March 18, 2018

By Cara Sheridan, veterinary advisor with MSD Animal Health Leptospirosis is one of the most common causes of abortion in cattle in Ireland. It…

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Animal disease: We are only seeing the tip of the iceberg

March 18, 2018

Opinion

I am fast coming to the conclusion that Irish farmers are sitting on a mountain of animal disease and health-related challenges. Most of…

Heifer rearing: The first 60 days last a lifetime

March 14, 2018

By Mary Newman, national veterinary manager at Zoetis The health and nutrition of dairy replacement calves in the first 60 days of life…

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How prevalent was liver fluke in Irish cattle in 2017?

March 8, 2018

Beef

The extent to which Irish beef cattle are suffering from liver fluke, liver abscesses and pneumonia has been identified by Animal Health Ireland…

Antibiotic resistance and residues: Prevention is better than cure

March 1, 2018

Beef

Antimicrobials are used to fight pathogenic microbes that cause disease. However, some diseases can develop resistance to these products. While this is not…