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Sheep
Sheep Management: health checks, temporary grazing agreements and Sheep Expo
Darren Carty
The recent thin ewe survey carried out by the Regional Veterinary Laboratories found issues with molar teeth to be a significant cause of poor body condition.
28 September 2024 News
Schmallenberg disease circulating in some dairy herds - Department
Farmers are advised to be vigilant for clinical signs, which include milk drop, diarrhoea, raised temperature and apparent pregnancy loss.
14 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.
'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
Map: Department’s land portfolio revealed
The information was provided by the Department of Agriculture to the comptroller and auditor general’s office (CAG) for analysis.
24 July 2024 News