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Bovilis vaccine calendar receives update – have you created yours?

January 15, 2019

In 2016, MSD Animal Health launched a vaccination calendar with the aim to remind farmers of key vaccination dates on their farms via…

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MSD to acquire digital animal identification company

December 20, 2018

Agri-Business

MSD and Antelliq Group announced that they have signed a definitive agreement under which MSD will acquire Antelliq from funds advised by BC…

What is best practice when it comes to vaccinating my pigs?

November 29, 2018

“Vaccines are essential to keeping pigs healthy and productive, but you risk wasting your money if you don’t take care when administering them,”…

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Beef Roadshow events attract large attendances

October 7, 2018

Over 1,500 farmers attended the Beef Roadshow events held at seven livestock marts in recent weeks. The events, which took place in Ballinasloe,…

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Pneumonia: The enemy of weanlings

September 21, 2018

Over the autumn months, a number of weanling-focused tasks are due to take place, such as: weaning; de-horning; castration if necessary; housing; and…

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Time to move in and tackle poultry red mite on farm in Northern Ireland

September 8, 2018

“Animal welfare is very important to us, but when we started to see production falling as well, it was time to move in…

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Lameness: A critical issue for the sheep industry in Ireland

August 27, 2018

By Suzanne Naughton MVB, veterinary technical advisor, MSD Animal Health. Lameness is often viewed as one of the most critical issues facing the…

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Pig Update available to read online

August 25, 2018

MSD Animal Health’s quarterly newsletter Pig Update is now available to read online. This issue covers the usual diverse range of product news…

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Are low grass covers exposing your herd to sudden death?

July 25, 2018

Unfortunately, 2018 has been a year of challenge after challenge. Grass growth remains extremely low for this time of year and – although…

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New thinking on IBR control – vaccinate your calves NOW

June 21, 2018

Almost 75% of dairy and suckler herds have been shown to have exposure to IBR. IBR is unique in that after cattle are…

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What proportion of herds in Ireland are positive for IBR?

May 27, 2018

Beef

Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) is a virus that spreads between cattle and can cause a number of problems, including: coughing; loss of appetite;…

Warm weather brings concerns about increase in poultry red mite

May 23, 2018

Poultry keepers should be vigilant for signs of poultry red mite infestation, as the summer months may bring a rapid increase in their…

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Heslin’s agri ambition: ‘My career will always come first’

May 16, 2018

Agri-Business

They say ambition is the path to success; and persistence is the vehicle you arrive in. If that is the case, then the…

‘Effective worm control: Cattle must be allowed to develop a level of natural immunity’

May 12, 2018

The ideal approach to controlling lung, gut and stomach worms is to use a worming program that allows some exposure to the worm…

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Is it too early to stop vaccinating against BVD?

March 29, 2018

As the spring calving season is well underway, BVD vaccination is taking place on many farms across Ireland. Eradicating BVD Progress has been…

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Leptospirosis: A risk to your herd and your health

March 18, 2018

By Cara Sheridan, veterinary advisor with MSD Animal Health Leptospirosis is one of the most common causes of abortion in cattle in Ireland. It…

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Tipp man to take over as GM of MSD Animal Health Ireland

October 18, 2017

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MSD Animal Health Ireland has announced that Seamus Maguire is to retire from his position as general manager at the end of 2017.…

MSD Animal Health launches innovative new Poultry Red Mite treatment

September 14, 2017

MSD Animal Health has launched a revolutionary systemic treatment for poultry red mite infestations, which can conveniently be administered via drinking water. The…

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