Dairy
Why do some cattle escape TB or liver fluke infection?
Opening her presentation at the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation’s (ICBF’s) Genetics Conference, Siobhan Ryan of Teagasc asked the audience: “Why...
Dairy
Opening her presentation at the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation’s (ICBF’s) Genetics Conference, Siobhan Ryan of Teagasc asked the audience: “Why...
Beef
Now that cattle are housed across the country, winter is the most common time to see infestations with external parasites such...
Beef
A recent statement issued from Bayer has announced that the company intends to exit the animal health business in what...
Beef
Over the course of an animal’s life, they will require many vaccinations and treatments. Whether treating cattle with specific medicines for...
Dairy
“A number of dairy calves are displaying wasting symptoms post weaning and after turnout; many of the calves affected are...
Beef
With the wet weather beginning to hit all parts of the country over the past number of days, farmers have...
Beef
We’re heading into that time of the year again, when farmers’ attentions turn to preventing disease in animal housing over...
Beef
Grass tetany is caused by a magnesium (Mg) deficiency, which can occur when animals are grazing heavy, lush, low-fibre paddocks....
Beef
The recent wet weather has decreased soil moisture deficits and allowed grass growth levels to turn in favour of farmers...
Beef
Calf disease in Ireland is a major problem; it causes particular issues on dairy calf-to-beef farms. However, calf disease is...
Beef
Pneumonia in beef animals not only has an immediate cost in terms of medication, but it can also result in...
Opinion
I am fast coming to the conclusion that Irish farmers are sitting on a mountain of animal disease and health-related...
Beef
The extent to which Irish beef cattle are suffering from liver fluke, liver abscesses and pneumonia has been identified by...
Beef
Antimicrobials are used to fight pathogenic microbes that cause disease. However, some diseases can develop resistance to these products. While...
Beef
Pneumonia in beef calves not only has an immediate cost in terms of medication, but it can also result in...
Buildings
Livestock can be extremely dangerous and need to be respected. Last year, 24 farmers died in work-related accidents – 14 were aged...
Beef
Dung sampling can be used as an effective tool in the fight against disease on cattle farms. It provides an...
Beef
Abortion is a word that every suckler farmer hates to hear at this time of year. There are many reasons...