Dairy
Pneumonia in calves: What is it costing the farmer?
The calving season is underway which means that day by day, sheds will be filling up with calves and the...
Pneumonia
Dairy
Tweaks to your calf shed that could improve calf health this spring
We are now only a matter of days away from the start of the calving season and any last minute...
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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
Being extra vigilant with stock during mild conditions
The last few days of 2024 have certainly been quite mild and these mild conditions can pose a threat to...
Beef
New diagnostic methods for BRD 'coming on track'
The use of a new process known as ‘thoracic ultrasound’ for detecting bovine respiratory disease (BRD) in cattle was recently...
Dairy
Autumn calving: Minimising the risk of pneumonia in calves
As the autumn calving season has well and truly taken off, with more calves on the ground day by day,...
Dairy
Proper vaccination protocol crucial before housing period
At this time of year, it is a good idea to start thinking about your vaccination programme, as we are...
Dairy Technical
Dairy advice: Risk of scour and pneumonia cases grows
Calf sheds on many farms now full and the bacterial load inside them is quite high, which means that calves...
Dairy Technical
Pneumonia in calf sheds now becoming a risk
As calf sheds begin to fill on farms this spring, pneumonia can begin to become an issue on many dairy...
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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 Technical
Preventing pneumonia in calves this autumn
Pneumonia can affect cattle of any age; it is a complex multi-factorial respiratory disease, caused by a range of bacteria,...
Dairy Technical
Time to develop or review your vaccination programme
Vaccination plays a significant role in preventing disease in human and animal health. Farmers should be looking to develop a...
Dairy Technical
Dairy advice: Keeping parasites in-check
The challenging weather this year means there is likely a high level of parasites present in calves, and dosing may...
Dairy Technical
Pneumonia - something to look out for in calves
Full calf sheds can result in increased levels of sickness in calves, with one such sickness being pneumonia. The next...
Dairy Technical
Autumn calving: Preventing pneumonia outbreaks in calves
Pneumonia causes inflammation and damage to the lung tissue and airways of calves, which ultimately results in comprised lung function....
Dairy Technical
Autumn-calving: Clinical signs of pneumonia in calves
Pneumonia and scour are the main illnesses that are experienced by young calves, with pneumonia being the most common cause...
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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 Technical
Autumn-calving: Steps to prevent pneumonia in calves
Pneumonia is a respiratory disease that can affect cattle at any stage. It is a complicated, multi-factorial disease, caused by...
Beef Technical
Pneumonia in weanlings: Prevention is better than cure
Any farmer who buys or sells weanlings will be well aware of the detrimental effect a case of pneumonia can...
Beef Technical
Beware the threat of pneumonia following a change in weather
It is hard to know what season it is currently, if we were to go by the change in weather...
Beef
Tips and best practice to avoid pneumonia at housing
If the conditions are suitable a pneumonia outbreak can occur in a herd at almost any time of the year. However,...