Rural Life
Veterinary inspector banned from keeping dogs
A veterinary inspector has been disqualified from keeping dogs for seven years after appearing in court recently. Michael O’Reilly admitted...
Animal Health
Agri-Business
DAFM to implement 'lean review' of bovine TB programme
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is planning to hire consultants to implement a “Lean review” of...
Sponsored
Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri-Business
Bimeda bovine diagnostic test shortlisted for national award
A diagnostic test for calves developed by the Dublin-headquartered animal health company, Bimeda has been shortlisted for a national award....
Beef
When is it time to treat cattle for internal parasites?
In recent years, more emphasis has been put on advising farmers to identify the presence of specific internal parasites in...
Agri-Business
smaXtec wins 'Digital Disruptor' award
Cow health management company, smaXtec has won a ‘Digital Disruptor award at a ceremony in Austria. Dsm-firmenich, the nutrition, health...
Beef
DAFM confident in existing BSE controls following Scottish case
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has expressed confidence in its current controls regime for bovine spongiform...
Beef Technical
Time to consider summer dosing for dairy beef animals
As the summer grazing season is now in full swing farmers are being urged to consider dosing strategies for dairy...
Agri-Business
€800,000 in funding for 6 agri-research projects - Heydon
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) with special responsibility for research and development,...
Sponsored
Wexford farmer sees benefits of Youngstock Monitoring Technology
Seamus O’Leary, who milks 130 pedigree Holstein Friesian cows at Coolnagree Dairy in Co. Wexford, splits his calving between autumn...
Rural Life
Guidance for animal owners when dealing with vets
The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) has published new information aimed at providing guidance to animal owners in their interactions...
Dairy Technical
How can farmers reduce the risk of bovine TB on dairy farms?
Bovine tuberculosis (TB) poses a huge threat to farm animals and can be a worry of farmers’. Figures from by...
Dairy
Lepto vaccine available from next week
The Leptavoid-H vaccination for leptospirosis (Lepto) from MSD Animal Health will be back in stock with vets from next week,...
Beef
Minister highlights importance of animal health
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to provide a range of supports...
Dairy Technical
Johne's disease: What is it and what are the signs?
Johne’s disease, also known as paratuberculosis, is a bacterial disease of cattle and other ruminants for which there is no...
Beef
TB: 'Underwhelming' wildlife programme 'continuing to fail farmers'
The wildlife control and research programme under the TB Eradication Programme is “continuing to fail farmers”, the Irish Cattle and...
Sponsored
RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Veterinary
321 new vets registered in 2023
A total of 321 new vets and 126 veterinary nurses were registered to the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) in...
Agri-Business
Chanelle Pharma sold to private equity firm
Chanelle Pharma, has been sold by its founder Michael H Burke to Exponent, a European private equity firm. The terms...
News
Bluetongue cases in England rise to 83
The latest figures from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) have shown that there are 83 bluetongue cases...
Dairy News
Search underway for new AHI chief executive
Animal Health Ireland (AHI) has begun the recruitment process to replace the outgoing chief executive officer (CEO) Dr David Graham....