Agri-Business
The news that MSD Animal Health has ceased production of a widely-used vaccine for leptospirosis is a "major concern" for Irish farmers.
Dairy Technical
MSD Ireland has launched it's Bovilis Cryptium vaccination for cryptosporidiosis or ‘crypto’ scour infections in calves.
MSD Animal Health has launched a vaccination for bovine coronavirus (BCoV), which it claims is the first on the market in the world.
Beef
The CAVI 2023 conference got underway this morning (Wednesday, January 18) at the Tullamore Court Hotel, Co. Offaly.
MSD Animal Health has announced the appointment of Dr. William Minchin as director of its ruminant business unit.
Rural Life
MSD, whose Animal Health division produces farm vaccines, has announced the creation of 330 jobs in Ireland over the coming three years.
The use of antibiotics in Irish livestock is among the lowest in Europe, according to veterinary surgeon Fergal Morris.
Dairy
The 34th National Dairy Show saw a number of awards handed out for innovation, recognition and for the best trade stand.
The role of synchronisation in dealing with fertility problems and in condensing calving patterns were outlined at a recent dairy fertility seminar
Lungworm outbreaks in adult cows can cost €160 per cow, according to Fergal Morris of MSD Animal Health.
Farmers are being asked to help raise cancer awareness and show their support for the Irish Cancer Society (ICS) by painting their farm gates pink.
Time is running out now to enter Ireland's Largest Ever Farming Giveaway! Get your entry into the competition now while you can!
National Ploughing Championships
As part of Agrilands #farmfree competition, one lucky winner has the chance to win €1,000 worth of MSD Animal Health products.
Sheep
Video on how to prevent lameness in sheep. Recent sheep trails have shown that routine foot trimming can lead to higher cases of lameness in the flock.
How to spot and treat scald and footrot in sheep video
The ideal approach to controlling lungworms, or hoose and gut worms and stomach worms is to use a wormer that allows some exposure to the worm larvae but kills adult worms before they cause clinical signs of disease,
MSD animal health had a substantial presence at the recent Royal Ulster Winter Fair in Belfast.
William Minchin has joined MSD Animal Health as marketing manager for ruminant medicines.
