Series
In this second instalment of the 'Beat the Parasites' series, we look at the correct usage of pour-on wormers
Agriland with Boehringer Ingelheim is bringing livestock farmers a practical information series on parasite control - such as liver fluke
Agriland and Boehringer Ingelheim are joining forces to bring livestock farmers a practical information series on parasite control
Schemes
Farmers are being reminded that the closing date for all Targeted Advisory Service on Animal Health (TASAH) programmes is fast approaching.
Dairy
As farmers prepare to bring the herd in for winter, they must be assessing their parasite control plan and dosing animals accordingly.
N.Ireland
BVA is calling on vets to take a holistic and evidence-based approach to parasite control to tackle concerns around environmental damage.
Beef
An increase in the number of liver fluke cases recorded in cattle and sheep has been highlighted this year and in...
Beef Technical
As the summer grazing season is now in full swing farmers are being urged to consider dosing strategies for dairy beef animals.
Often at this time of the year, farmers who have their cattle housed for the winter notice a resurgence in lice symptoms on their cattle.
Dairy Technical
The wet weather conditions experienced in most parts of the country, most of year mean the lungworm burden is potentially quite high is stock.
Keeping parasites under control in calves is important to ensure that they continue to reach their growth targets.
Could using faecal egg counts on farms to determine the correct time for dosing actually be aiding the spread of parasites on farms.
AHI has welcomed an announcement from the agriculture minister that the parasite control programme will be rolled out again in 2023.
Agri-Business
The Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has extended the parasite control strategy for cattle and sheep farmers into 2023.
Preparation for drying off autumn-calving cows has started on many herds across the country.
Ensuring that calves have little or no setbacks during the first grazing season is important in order to keep them on track to meet targets.
A new parasite control strategy for bovine and ovine farmers has been launched by the Minister for...
Internal parasites of ruminants can impact the performance of cattle at any age and should be dealt with if they are an issue.
Weighing heifers, treating parasites and parlour training are all jobs that can be completed in the coming days and weeks with heifers.
The "elephant in the room" in the licenced merchants debate comes down the the regulatory body, the...
The consultation process regarding the sale of anti-parasitic products going forward has...
During the recent Teagasc Research Insights Webinar - Orla Keane a research officer with Teagasc outlined APR and some of the impacts.
Transitioning calves from a milk based diet to a grass based diet can be tricky, calves being turnout to lush grass can have digestive upset.
