Agri-Business
US poultry producer to ban use of human antibiotics in chickens
One of the US’ largest poultry producers, Tyson Foods Inc., has announced that it plans to ban the use of...
Agri-Business
One of the US’ largest poultry producers, Tyson Foods Inc., has announced that it plans to ban the use of...
Beef
Kyle Veterinary Clinic in Durrow, Co Laois, received its first call out of the year to a suspected grass tetany...
Beef
Ahead of the breeding season Animal Health Ireland (AHI) is advising that all possible steps are taken to prevent the...
Beef
To effectively control Johne’s Disease it is necessary to reduce the risk of transmitting infection between animals (usually between adult...
Sheep
The Department of Agriculture is advising farmers about the predicted risk of infection of Nematodirosis in livestock after it received...
Pig/Poultry
Stress makes pigs more likely to suffer from Porcine CircoVirus Associated Disease (PCVAD) symptoms, according to the results of a...
Dairy
Herd health is set to play a key role on the Ashdale Farm in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford as it continues to...
Beef
Using a season long wormer will both treat lung worm infestations in weanling cattle – including replacement heifers – while,...
Beef
Cryptosporidium parvum, a small single-celled parasite, is a leading cause of scour in in young calves between one and four weeks...
Beef
With the calving season looming, preparation, organisation, planning and good stockmanship are all key management skills needed in the busy...
Dairy
Two years ago, Co. Meath farmer John Smith was treating at least 20% of his calves for pneumonia with expensive...
Sheep
All bought-in sheep should be quarantined on farm for at least a month, before being allowed mix with existing flock...
Dairy
There is one thing more important than any vaccine or magic bullet when it comes to animal health and it...
Beef
The Schmallenberg Virus, which hit Ireland in 2012 resulting in malformed newborn calves and lambs, could return, the Department of...
Beef
Animal Health Ireland is running a series of courses on calf rearing this January. Supported by Volac, the Animal Health Ireland...
Beef
Protecting your herd from IBR is vital and Animal Health Ireland (AHI) is due to produce a guide for beef...
Sheep
Sheep farmers should have their silage tested as a matter of priority, according to Teagasc sheep specialist Frank Hynes. Speaking...
Beef
Farmers at the Winter Fair were reminded by MSD animal health that prevention is better than cure when it comes...