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You’re taking the brisket – the lore of blackleg disease in cattle
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In Ireland, blackleg was also variously known as black-quarter (with its Irish variants ‘cheathrú dhubh’ and ‘cheathrú ghorm’), quarter-evil, quarter-ill and speedy disease. John Flaherty reports.
28 August 2024 News
Blackleg: ensuring that vaccination is done properly
Blackleg is a peracute disease, meaning when animals get infected it generally proves fatal quickly. Rachel Donovan talks to Tipperary vet Damien Corcoran about prevention.
23 August 2024 Podcast
Farming News: splash plate ban for 15,000 farms and milk price positivity
This week, we hear of a splash plate ban for 15,000 more farmers, Government plans to exempt slurry storage facilities from planning permission and positivity around milk prices.
Blackleg vaccines in tight supply
Vets have warned that the scarcity of vaccine could pose problems moving forward.
21 August 2024 News
Greater spotlight on clostridial diseases
The recent outbreaks of clostridial diseases have triggered more caution among farmers and a greater awareness of possible threats.
21 August 2024 Breeding & health
New chief vet in town
The new chief vet has plenty to be looking at in the farming sector.
21 August 2024 Dealer
Q&A: what you need to know about blackleg
The Department of Agriculture responded to questions from the Irish Farmers Journal about the recent outbreak of blackleg.
18 August 2024 News
25% increase in number of fallen sheep in 2024 - knackeries
Fluke has been the main cause of death in sheep this year, according to knackeries in the west of Ireland.
17 August 2024 News
Warning about rise in cases of blackleg
The Department’s Regional Veterinary Laboratories have noted a jump in cases of the clostridial disease, common in cattle and sheep, referred to them for post mortem.
14 August 2024 News
'Vaccination the best strategy' against blackleg outbreaks - vet
Blackleg is a common disease among both sheep and cattle, causing acute muscle damage after they consume clostridial spores in the soil, which can prove fatal.
13 August 2024 News
Sharp increase in blackleg outbreaks in cattle
Blackleg is a common disease of cattle worldwide, causing acute muscle damage and usually seen as either sudden death, or death after a short illness.
12 August 2024 News
Clostridia vaccines, feeding weanlings and beef events this week
In this week's beef management notes Adam Woods takes a look at vaccinating weanlings, feeding cattle at grass and profiles a few beef events taking place this week.
7 August 2024 Management