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CalfCare ’25 roadshow to promote calf health and good calf rearing practices
Advertiser Announcement
Seventeen farms nationwide will host CalfCare ’25, a collaborative roadshow by Animal Health Ireland (AHI) and Teagasc’s DairyBeef 500 campaign, promoting calf health and good calf-rearing practices.
24 December 2024 News
TB lesions found in 2,500 cattle thought TB-free in 2023
There were over 2,500 cattle thought to be TB-free when sent for slaughter which had TB lesions detected during inspection and lab testing.
23 December 2024 News
Merchants and co-ops slam new vet package
Offaly based merchant Ollie Ryan said that the move clearly shows that ultimately the cost of the introduction of the new system is going to be borne by dispensers and farmers.
Editorial: Animal Health Ireland – time for a reset?
If resources are limited for AHI, I often ask myself why is it spending scarce resources on programmes that I’m going to suggest could be classified as more ‘routine’ at this stage.
23 December 2024 Viewpoints
Five jobs for the Christmas holiday period
If additional family help is available over the Christmas period, make a plan to complete some of the bigger jobs on farm.
22 December 2024 Management
Weekend weather: wet, windy and wintry
Met Éireann has announced a wet and wintry weekend, with lowest temperatures of 2°C.
20 December 2024 News
Vets secure extra €2m for TB testing
Adam Woods exclusive details of a new deal which will see vets getting an extra €12.8 million in state funding over the next three years.
18 December 2024 News
Vets secure extra €2m for TB testing
Adam Woods has more on the rollout of a new veterinary prescription system for vets and farmers.
18 December 2024 Breeding & health
Dairy Management: dosing dairy cows and planning for Christmas
Aidan Brennan goes through the key parasites that may need to be controlled on dairy farms this winter.
18 December 2024 Management
Discarded batteries among reasons for 18 cattle deaths from lead poisoning
Animals usually present with clinical signs of acute lead poisoning such as sudden death or blindness, staggering, head pressing and convulsions.
13 December 2024 News
McConnell to step down as AHI CEO
McConnell, a Kildare vet with 30 years’ experience, was appointed to the role in April 2024.
13 December 2024 News
Farm Tech Talk: Mercosur, sheep price positivity, Kerry deal and vaccinations
Hear the latest from our team of experts on this week's Farm Tech Talk.
6 December 2024 Podcast