Beef
Reminder: 5 main parasites to keep under control in cattle
Most farmers across the country have the majority of their cattle housed by now and it is important to ensure...
Liver Fluke
Beef
Advice on treatment and control of fluke in cattle and sheep
An increase in the number of liver fluke in factory cattle has been highlighted this year and in light of...
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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...
Beef
DAFM publishes winter liver fluke risk forecast for cattle
A map detailing the predicted risk of disease caused by liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) infection in livestock for this winter...
Beef
Rise in liver fluke cases seen in factory cattle this year
A rise in the number of cattle being presented for slaughter showing signs of liver fluke has been observed this...
Dairy
Dosing cows as they come in for the housing period
Dosing cows as they come in for housing is essential, as when cows and cattle are indoors, it is the...
Sheep
Liver fluke season expected to be 'longer' this year
The liver fluke season is expected to be longer this year, according to an independent sheep consultant in the United...
Beef
Mild and wet weather driving risk of parasitic worms at grazing
Due to the mild wet winter which has been followed since by mild and continuous wet weather, there is an...
Beef
What 4 counties have the highest amount of liver fluke cases?
In the Animal Health Ireland (AHI) Beef HealthCheck Newsletter’s spring edition, Dr. Natascha Meunier, Beef HealthCheck programme manager outlined the...
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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...
Beef
829 herds with liver fluke at slaughter to-date in 2024
Liver fluke has continued to have a presence in a considerable number of cattle herds across the country since early...
Sheep
Wetland restoration can 'bring a fluke risk'
Efforts to restore wetlands and create habitats including wader scrapes through environmental schemes have the potential to bring a risk...
Beef
Video: Vet shows damage caused by liver fluke in cattle
Farmers have been reminded of the importance of ensuring their cattle have been given an effective treatment for liver fluke,...
Beef Technical
39% of herds have at least one animal with liver damage from fluke
Warm and wet weather conditions this year have contributed to over one third of the cattle herds in Ireland having...
Sheep
Getting a handle on any liver fluke issues
The heavy rainfall in recent days in many parts of the country, along with temperatures holding relatively high, will heighten...
Sheep
Trials ongoing to develop a liver fluke vaccine
A collaborative research project between Teagasc and the Molecular laboratory, National University of Ireland (NUI) Galway is aiming to develop...
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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...
Sheep
'The timing of fluke doses has caught a lot of people out'
“The timing of fluke doses has caught a lot of people out due to the mild winter seen, and as...
Beef
Beef farmers: Do your cattle need to be dosed for fluke again?
Liver fluke, Fasciola hepatica, is a well-known parasite that impacts both cattle and sheep and can cause serious production losses...
Dairy Technical
Liver fluke symptoms and control measures
Liver fluke is a parasitic disease of grazing animals caused by Fasciola Hepatica (a flat worm) and has a major...
Beef
Liver fluke incidents in beef cattle down in 2021
The percentage of liver fluke incidents in beef cattle at slaughter has witnessed a reduction in cases this year when...