Dairy Technical
Vaccine for crypto set to be available from 2024
Cryptosporidiosis or ‘crypto’ scour is an issue on many farms during the busy calving period, with no vaccination currently available....
MSD
Dairy Technical
Vaccination for bovine coronavirus launched
MSD Animal Health has launched a vaccination for bovine coronavirus (BCoV), which it claims is the first on the market...
Veterinary
CAVI conference gets underway in Tullamore
The Cattle Association of Veterinary Ireland (CAVI) 2023 conference got underway this morning (Wednesday, January 18) at the Tullamore Court...
Agri-Business
MSD appoints former county footballer to senior role
MSD Animal Health has announced the appointment of Dr. William Minchin as director of its ruminant business unit, with responsibility...
Rural Life
Pharmaceutical giant MSD expands Irish operations
The multi-national pharmaceutical giant MSD – whose animal health division manufactures farm vaccines and medication – has announced the creation of...
Agri-Business
Major food-service companies pledge to go 'antibiotic-free'
Some major food-service companies like McDonalds and Subway are “setting the agenda” on the use of antibiotics in food-producing animals,...
Dairy
Best trade stand and innovation recognised at the National Dairy Show
The 34th National Dairy Show saw a number of awards handed out for innovation, recognition, best trade stand as well...
Dairy
'Dairy farmers spend 95% of their time thinking about cows that fail to come in heat'
The role of synchronisation in dealing with fertility problems and in condensing calving patterns were outlined by international dairy fertility...
Dairy
Lungworm outbreaks in cows can cost €160/cow - is it time to vaccinate?
Lungworm outbreaks in adult cows can cost €160 per cow, according to Fergal Morris of MSD Animal Health. He says that...
Rural Life
Farmers asked to pick up a paint brush to help raise cancer awareness
Farmers are being asked to help raise cancer awareness and show their support for the Irish Cancer Society (ICS) by...
Rural Life
Time's running out to enter our competition! #farmfree
Time is running out now to enter Ireland’s Largest Ever Farming Giveaway! Get your entry into the competition now while...
National Ploughing Championships
Enter our competition to win €1,000 worth of MSD Animal Health products
Agriland has teamed up with some of the best-known agricultural brands and manufacturers to launch what is we believe the...
Sheep
Video: How to prevent sheep lameness with foot trimming and bathing
Recent sheep trails have shown that routine foot trimming should be avoided, as it can lead to higher cases of...
Sheep
Video: How to spot and treat scald and footrot in sheep
The most important step to tackling lameness in a sheep flock is to establish how much lameness is there and...
Dairy
'Effective worm control – cattle must be allowed to develop a level of natural immunity'
The ideal approach to controlling lung, gut and stomach worms is to use a wormer that allows some exposure to...
Beef
Prevention better than cure for animal diseases, says MSD
Farmers at the Winter Fair were reminded by MSD animal health that prevention is better than cure when it comes...
Agri-Business
William Minchin appointed marketing manager with MSD
William Minchin has joined MSD Animal Health as marketing manager for ruminant medicines. MSD is the largest supplier of animal...