Dairy
Controlling parasites in cattle during winter
The cold spell of weather in the last week has turned most milking cows and cattle in for housing full-time,...
Fluke
Sheep
Wetland restoration can 'bring a fluke risk'
Efforts to restore wetlands and create habitats including wader scrapes through environmental schemes have the potential to bring a risk...
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Watch: Tyrone farmer maximises slurry value with Digest-it
Tynan Roulston, a seventh-generation farmer, farming over 270ac outside Strabane in Co. Tyrone has been discussing the benefits of Digest-it,...
Beef Technical
39% of herds have at least one animal with liver damage from fluke
Warm and wet weather conditions this year have contributed to over one third of the cattle herds in Ireland having...
N.Ireland
DAERA to host fluke detection trip to Scotland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is offering sheep farmers the chance to travel to Isle of...
Beef
Fluke-mapping research has the potential to revolutionise treatment
Research underway at Aberystwyth University has the potential to revolutionise fluke control by reducing dependence on anthelmintic drugs. The two-year...
Beef
'Farmers need to test for rumen fluke this year'
Farmers need to test cattle for rumen fluke as only certain doses will cure the disease, according to east-Galway Veterinary...
Beef
How to control parasites at grass for beef suckler herds
One of the common reasons for lack of thrive in young beef cattle at grass is parasitic infection, according to...
Beef
How to assess the liver fluke risk on your farm
Liver fluke can affect cattle of all ages, including cows, according to Animal Health Ireland (AHI). Fluke burdens can be monitored...
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Significant weight gain seen in calves using transition milk
A trial has shown weight gain advantages and improved health in calves fed a transition milk (TM) replacer for the...
Beef
North West farmers warned of liver fluke threat
Livestock farmers in the North West should be particularly vigilant for signs of liver fluke this winter according to the...
Beef
Department of Agriculture warns farmers to remain vigliant on fluke
The Department of Agriculture, has issued advice to farmers about the predicted risk of disease caused by liver fluke infection...
Dairy
Liver fluke costs Irish farmers €90m every year
Liver fluke disease causes annual losses estimated to be around €2.5 billion to livestock and food industries worldwide and is...
Agri-Business
Teagasc liver fluke research to feature on 'The Science Squad'
Teagasc research will feature in three episodes in the upcoming series of The Science Squad on RTÉ One television. In...
Agri-Business
Fluke still affecting 1 in 5 animals despite dry year
Figures from the Department of Agriculture on liver condemnations for the first seven months of 2014 show that in older...
Dairy
Teagasc to provide free liver fluke testing
Teagasc is undertaking a research project to establish levels of liver fluke on Irish farms and will provide free liver fluke testing...
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Info events set for farmers interested in Wagyu cattle
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland is currently seeking farmers interested in producing, rearing and finishing Wagyu cattle. The group is set to...
Beef
Liver Fluke affects nearly 1 in 4 British Cattle
Liver fluke in cattle is on the rise according to the latest official data released by the Food Standards Agency....
Breaking News
Liver fluke control on organic farms
Liver fluke can be a big threat on organic farms, causing considerable animal health and welfare issues and significant economic...
Beef
BTAP herd health plan getting results
At a recent beef seminar organised by Slaney Foods positive results from the Beef Technology Adoption Programme (BTAP) were outlined...
Beef
Is there a Liver Fluke problem on your farm?
At a recent beef seminar on animal health issues organised by Slaney Foods a number of well-known professionals in the...