Dairy
As farmers prepare to bring the herd in for winter, they must be assessing their parasite control plan and dosing animals accordingly.
Farmers should be mindful during this time of year of lungworm outbreaks, as they are hard to predict and typically arise late in summer...
The cold spell of weather in the last week has turned most milking cows and cattle in for housing full time, which means parasites need to...
Dosing the cows as they come in for the housing is essential as when cows and cattle are indoors, it is the ideal time to treat for...
Beef
Mild and continuous wet weather this summer is leading to an increased risk of parasitic worms in grazing animals.
In recent years, more emphasis has been put on advising farmers to identify the presence of specific internal parasites in...
Beef Technical
As the summer grazing season is now in full swing farmers are being urged to consider dosing strategies for dairy beef animals.
Dairy Technical
Post drying-off is a good opportunity to treat cow for any potential parasites that may be affecting them.
Internal parasites of ruminants can impact the performance of cattle at any age and should be dealt with if they are an issue.
To control parasites on Irish farms, animals usually receive an oral dose or a pour-on treatment depending on the parasite in question.
Agri Politics
Farmers "will be the biggest losers" in the proposed changes to the sale and supply of antiparasitic products if the issue is not addressed.
Sheep
On the topic of worms and anthelmintic resistance, Tom Coll spoke about each in detail and advised what sheep should be dosed this winter.
Minister Creed has been urged to re-examine regulations regarding the sale and distribution of animal preventative remedies.
"Anthelmintic resistance is the ability of a worm to survive a dose of anthelmintics that should kill it," according to Orla Keane.
Whether treating cattle with specific medicines for specific illnesses, farmers need to inject treatments with the right equipment.
Farmers have been advised to be on the lookout for cattle showing signs of lungworm infestations in the coming days.
Andrew Ward is a recent entrant to beef farming from Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan and is the winner of the recent AgriLand / Norbrook Closamectin Pour On competition.
Worms are becoming an increasing problem in mature livestock, with lungworm in particular, Vet, Richie Brennan says.
Glen South Farm finishes 1,200 cattle on an annual basis and since its formation herd health has played a key role in the business.
Grass
North of the border most herds are now fully housed or on their last few days at grass.
Lambs should not scour when they are grazing fresh grass, according to Tommy Heffernan, a Wicklow-based vet.
Housing is one of the best times of the year for treating cattle against some of the more common internal and external parasites.
