Herd Health

How to identify Redwater and ways to prevent the disease

How to identify Redwater and ways to prevent the disease

Redwater is a life-threatening disease of cattle caused by a parasite called Babesia divergens and the parasite is transmitted by ticks, Animal...

July 20, 2015
‘Heifer care often overlooked in digital dermatitis management’

‘Heifer care often overlooked in digital dermatitis management’

Heifer care is often overlooked when it comes to digital dermatitis management, experts say. Digital dermatitis often leads to lameness,...

July 11, 2015
New guide makes it easier to identify hoof problems in cattle

New guide makes it easier to identify hoof problems in cattle

Have you ever had problems identifying if your cattle have hoof problems? Thanks to the International Committee for Animal Recording’s...

July 1, 2015
‘Disease reduces profits’ – how to ensure good dairy herd health

‘Disease reduces profits’ – how to ensure good dairy herd health

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) estimates that approximately one-fifth of animal production is lost due to illness. On Irish farms,...

May 11, 2015
How to effectively control Johne’s Disease – AHI

How to effectively control Johne’s Disease – AHI

To effectively control Johne’s Disease it is necessary to reduce the risk of transmitting infection between animals (usually between adult...

April 20, 2015
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