Beef
There have been increased reports of lungworm outbreaks in cattle herds across Ireland this year, according to the AHI.
Dairy
We have went from a period of severe heat to a period of rain in a matter of a few days which suits the likes of stomach and lungworm down...
As we enter the second half of the grazing season, parasite activity can be high, especially with these damp and warm weather condition.
Moorepark '25 saw an influx of people exploring the information villages, one of which was themed One Health, One Welfare.
After a few weeks of dry and warm weather, the recent rainfall across the country may have created the perfect environment for lungworm...
Rural Life
The ISPCA has announced its first-ever Flea and Worm Awareness campaign, which will run throughout April 2025.
Most farmers across the country have the majority of their cattle housed by now and it is important to ensure parasites are kept...
The cold spell of weather in the last week has turned most milking cows and cattle in for housing full time, which means parasites need to...
Dosing the cows as they come in for the housing is essential as when cows and cattle are indoors, it is the ideal time to treat for...
Stomach and gut worms begin to become a problem on farms as temperature rise and controlling parasites can be difficult as these worms...
As calves have been slowly getting out to pasture in recent weeks, it is important to protect them against johne's disease and the exposure..
Sheep
Restoring wetlands through environmental schemes have the potential to bring a risk of liver fluke, an expert has said.
The appearance of Haemonchus contortus, or Barber's pole worm has quickly become a problem on some sheep farms recently.
Dairy Technical
The drying-off of cows also offers an opportunity to treat cows for any parasite issues that may be affecting them.
Now that your in-calf heifers are housed, there are a number of jobs that can be completed with them over the next few weeks.
Sheep Technical
With the large number of store lambs currently on farms, farmers are considering finishing lambs or selling as stores
Farmers are being warned that from the early autumn warm weather leading to an extended grazing period, they should be vigilant for parasites.
The challenging weather this year means there is likely a high level of parasites present in your calves dosing may be required.
Could using faecal egg counts on farms to determine the correct time for dosing actually be aiding the spread of parasites on farms.
Your replacement heifer calves that were born in January and February should now all be at grass and weaned from milk.
Post drying-off is a good opportunity to treat cow for any potential parasites that may be affecting them.
Beef Technical
Beef farmers are being reminded that there are at least four major parasites in beef cattle that...
Video
Agriland made the trip to meet Bruce Thompson on his dairy farm. Bruce uses dung beetles to manage parasites
