Rural Life
Irish researchers create on-the-spot water testing device
A new, portable technology for on-the-spot testing of water to detect one of the most dangerous types of E.coli bacteria...
Bacteria
Rural Life
Reminder that milder winters means increase in Lyme disease risk
With much milder winters, farmers should beware of the increasing numbers and geographic spread of ticks, due to the risk...
Dairy Technical
Drying-off: Getting to know the bacteria on your farm
Ahead of drying-off cows, which on many farms will begin later this month, it is a good idea to determine...
News
Antimicrobial use in agriculture could fuel future epidemics - study
A new University of Oxford study has revealed that antimicrobial overuse in livestock production can breed bacteria that are resistant...
Dairy Technical
Mastitis: Ensuring that hygiene standards are maintained
During the early stages of lactation, mastitis can be an issue on some dairy farms, which can have a detrimental...
Rural Life
Cryptosporidium outbreak linked to farm setting in mid-west
The Department of Public Health Mid-West has revealed that there has been a cryptosporidium outbreak linked to a farm setting in...
Agri-Business
Recall notice issued for US infant formula products over bacteria concerns
A recall notice has been issued for specific batches of US infant formula products due to the possible presence of...
Dairy Technical
Autumn-calving: Navel care in autumn-born calves
The autumn-calving season has begun, and as farms prepare for winter milk production, with that comes the care of autumn-born...
Agri Politics
Antibiotic resistance can occur naturally in soil bacteria
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have found antibiotic-resistant bacteria in prairie soils that had little or no exposure to...