Lambing is fast approaching on many mid-season lambing flocks. Given this, it’s an ideal time to undertake clostridial vaccinations. ‘Booster’ vaccinations are due…
Over the course of an animal’s life, they will require many vaccinations and treatments. Whether treating cattle with specific medicines for specific illnesses…
Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis or IBR is a widespread disease with evidence of infection in the majority of Irish herds. Whilst respiratory signs and…
Stomach worm infestations are on the rise in dairy cattle this year, according to a Kilkenny-based veterinary surgeon. Richard Brennan, of the Thomastown…
A five-year, mass vaccination programme is needed to eradicate Bluetongue in Europe, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). This would need…
The Department of Agriculture intends to deploy a full badger vaccination strategy as soon as robust scientific evidence becomes available, the Minister for…
Vaccination is the most effective way to control both pasteurella and clostridial diseases in sheep, according to the Department of Agriculture’s Veterinary Surgeon…
