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Proposed pre-movement TB test strongly opposed by IFA

February 11, 2019

Proposals to impose a 30-day pre-movement Tuberculosis (TB) test on animals have been “strongly rejected” by a farm-lobby group who has called on…

Beef Plan Movement secures first meeting with department

February 6, 2019

Agri Politics

The Beef Plan Movement has secured its first official meeting with officials from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The meeting,…

Report highlights causes of death among cattle and sheep

February 5, 2019

Beef

Pneumonia was one of the leading killers among cattle and sheep during the summer of 2018, according to a surveillance report of regional…

Johne’s disease: Good management and hygiene must be top of agenda

January 6, 2019

Dairy

Johne’s disease is a bacterial disease of cattle, which can have a negative economic impact on farms. It is caused by the bacterium…

Why are my cattle developing ringworm during housing?

December 17, 2018

Beef

During the winter period, ringworm can start raising its ugly head on animals that have been housed. Ringworm is caused by a fungus…

Why do some cattle escape TB or liver fluke infection?

December 15, 2018

Dairy

Opening her presentation at the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation’s (ICBF’s) Genetics Conference, Siobhan Ryan of Teagasc asked the audience: “Why do only a…

How can I control lice and mange mites that affect my cattle?

December 15, 2018

Beef

Now that cattle are housed across the country, winter is the most common time to see infestations with external parasites such as lice and…

Bayer cuts 12,000 staff as it exits animal health business

November 29, 2018

Beef

A recent statement issued from Bayer has announced that the company intends to exit the animal health business in what it is calling…

What is best practice when it comes to injecting my cattle?

November 17, 2018

Beef

Over the course of an animal’s life, they will require many vaccinations and treatments. Whether treating cattle with specific medicines for specific illnesses or…

What’s happening to dairy calves at grass?

November 16, 2018

Dairy

“A number of dairy calves are displaying wasting symptoms post weaning and after turnout; many of the calves affected are dying.” These were…

Housing: What is the biggest factor that affects cattle cleanliness?

November 11, 2018

Beef

With the wet weather beginning to hit all parts of the country over the past number of days, farmers have been turning their…

Housing: Ventilation is the key to minimise pneumonia this winter

September 15, 2018

Beef

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,…