Dairy
Lameness: Key areas to consider before calving kicks off
It can be argued that lameness is one of the main animal health and welfare issues on dairy farms, so...
Lameness
Dairy
How to get better control of lameness for 2025
Lameness is a severe issue that is obvious in a lot of herds around the country, with grazing herds experiencing...
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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...
Dairy
'Farmers underestimate the cost of lameness' - hoof trimmer
As cows are getting dried off, it is recommended that your cows undergo a routine hoof inspection and trimming to...
Dairy
Keeping mortellaro cases to a minimum at this time of year
Mortellaro (also known as digital dermatitis) is an infectious disease that affects the skin close to the hoof and is...
Dairy
Investing in your farm roadways for spring 2025
Now that the grazing season is coming to an end, farmers are closing off paddocks, investing in farm roadways and...
Dairy
Lameness: Maximising lying time with good cubicles
We are approaching the winter housing period, so farmers must be mindful of keeping lameness to a minimum through good...
Dairy
The importance of regular footbathing as housing nears
We are now nearing the housed period for cows. With many herds now housing cattle by night, footbathing your herd...
Rural Life
€2.2m for 4 new EIPs on animal welfare and gender
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, and Minister of State Pippa Hackett, today (Wednesday, October 23) announced funding for...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Dairy
Lameness: Protocol needed for transition from pasture to housing
Lameness can be a difficult thing to manage on dairy farms at this time of the year, so it is...
Dairy
Lameness: Autumn time is peak risk period on dairy farms
Lameness can be a huge issue on Irish dairy farms at this time of the year, as cows are coming...
Dairy
Correcting and maintaining your farm roadways this autumn
As we enter into the latter end of the grazing season, cows are entering into the final stages of their...
Dairy
Lameness: 'Understanding cow behaviour and cow flow is crucial'
Lameness is a huge issue on Irish farms, and according to New Zealand vet and hoof care fanatic, Dr. Neil...
Sheep
Monitoring and tackling lameness in the flock
While carrying out lameness checks is important for scheme payments, it is something sheep farmers are constantly monitoring during the...
Dairy
Controlling lameness issues before the autumn closes in
While some farmers are focusing on securing a third cut of silage and getting fertiliser out, lameness control needs to...
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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...
Dairy
Lameness: Using NSAIDs to reduce pain and inflammation
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are drugs that reduce pain and decrease inflammation by blocking out the production of chemicals in...
Dairy
Dairy farmer reduces lameness using astro turf roadways
When visiting Joe and Kevin Doran’s farm in Donadea, Co.Kildare, Agriland learned that a vital part of their farm operation...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Regular foot bathing to limit lameness
At this time of the year, it can be difficult to stay on top of lameness issues and foot bathing...
Dairy News
Research sheds light on lameness cost in dairy herds
The potential costs associated with lameness in Irish dairy herds have been highlighted in a recent paper published in the...