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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...
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HSE advises people to be 'tick aware' as summer approaches
The HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) is offering practical advice on how to be “tick aware”, to mark ‘Tick...
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Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...
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NPWS and OPW urged to erect warning signs about Lyme disease
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and the Office of Public Works (OPW) are being urged to erect signage...
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Veterinary nurse tells of long road to Lyme disease diagnosis
A veterinary nurse has told how her road to diagnosis for chronic Lyme disease took almost two years and 22...
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'Lyme disease cost me my flock of ewes': Farmer raising awareness
A Donegal farmer who endured several years of ill health is now working to raise awareness of Lyme disease. Lyme...
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Donegal farmer highlights fallout from Lyme disease
A Donegal farmer who suffered serious ill-health after contracting Lyme disease is urging others to be aware of its dangers....