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...
Vaccination
Dairy
Dairy advice: Developing a herd health plan for 2025
The year is almost behind us, and before the spring calving season gets underway, farmers should develop a herd health...
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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 Technical
Dairy advice: Vaccination protocol during the dry cow period
Vaccination is undoubtedly one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce disease within your herd, and it provides optimum protection...
N.Ireland
Animal health group urges NI farmers to act on BVD
Animal Health and Welfare NI (AHWNI) is reminding farmers in Northern Ireland to take action to prevent bovine viral diarrhoea...
Beef News
Listen: Areas of badger vaccination see increase in TB
Despite efforts by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to curb the spread of bovine tuberculosis (TB) by...
Dairy
Around 70% of TB reactors derive from dairy herds
About 70% of bovine tuberculosis (TB) reactors derive from dairy herds, according to a senior superintending veterinary inspector with the...
Pig/Poultry
HSE: Ireland needs 10,000 vaccines for people at risk of bird flu
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has estimated that Ireland requires 10,000 doses of a vaccine for people at risk of...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Prioritising calf health this autumn
Calving is well underway for the autumn calving herds, meaning that calf health must be prioritised, as it will ensure...
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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
The importance of colostrum quality for autumn calves
As many autumn calving herds have started calving down, it is important for farmers to ensure that calves are receiving...
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...
Agri Health
UK sanctions 3 new emergency bluetongue vaccines
Authorities in Great Britain have permitted the use of three unauthorised bluetongue virus (BTV) vaccines within the UK, which will...
Dairy
Dealing with lungworm outbreaks this autumn
Farmers should be mindful during this time of year of lungworm outbreaks, as they are hard to predict and typically...
Beef
Study: Farmer-led badger vaccination effective against TB
Research on a farmer-led badger vaccination programme has been published in the British Ecological Society journal and has found that...
Rural Life
Farmer-led TB study shows badger vaccination is 'achievable'
A farmer-led study based in Cornwall has found that badger vaccination for bovine tuberculosis (TB) is “practically achievable”. The report was...
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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...
Pig/Poultry
Ireland to receive vaccines for people at higher risk of bird flu
Ireland is due to receive doses of a vaccine for people deemed to be at a higher risk of exposure...
Environment
Biosecurity emergency declared in Australia over bird flu
The New South Wales (NSW) government has activated its emergency biosecurity plan against the backdrop of over one million bird...
Pig/Poultry
EU secures 40m vaccines for people at higher risk of bird flu
The European Commission is preparing to offer vaccines to people deemed to be at a higher risk of exposure to...
Agri Health
EFSA: Surveillance is 'crucial' in detecting bird flu
According to the The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), post-vaccination surveillance is “crucial” for detecting outbreaks of avian influenza and...