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SCEP weighing offers some time to assess management on Tullamore Farm

Tullamore Farm manager Shaun Diver gives an update on Tullamore Farm SCEP weighing, which took place last week.

BREEDING & HEALTH 13 August 2025

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Mart demonstrations in Galway and Kerry next week

Mart demonstrations in Galway and Kerry next week

BREEDING & HEALTH 13 August 2025

Liver fluke levels drop following mild 2025

Liver fluke levels drop following mild 2025

NEWS 13 August 2025

Veterinary Council of Ireland launches two public consultations

Veterinary Council of Ireland launches two public consultations

Veterinary Council of Ireland launches two public consultations

NEWS 11 August 2025

Expanded Sustainable Livestock Village Returns for 2025

Expanded Sustainable Livestock Village Returns for 2025

Expanded Sustainable Livestock Village Returns for 2025

PEDIGREE 6 August 2025

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Australia develops foot-and-mouth vaccine

Australia develops foot-and-mouth vaccine

Vaccination may not necessarily be required in the event of an incursion but this research confirms the Australian livestock industry is proactive, says Michael Crowley of MLA.

NEWS 26 July 2025

IFA calls on Minister Heydon to approve bluetongue vaccines

IFA calls on Minister Heydon to approve bluetongue vaccines

IFA president Francie Gorman said Minister Heydon must immediately move to approve vaccines for use and put in place a stock of these vaccines to have available for use should the need arise.

NEWS 26 July 2025

Sheep Management: fertiliser application, cobalt deficiency and worm control

Sheep Management: fertiliser application, cobalt deficiency and worm control

Farmers should avail of the relatively good grass growing conditions and ensure steps are taken over the coming weeks to ensure a smooth autumn grazing plan can be put in place.

GRASS & FEEDING 26 July 2025

Minister seeking permission for funding-heavy TB plans

Minister seeking permission for funding-heavy TB plans

The publication of the updated National Development Plan has turned Government focus towards budget 2026, in which Minister Heydon intends on securing additional funds for his planned TB measures.

NEWS 26 July 2025

Bluetongue vaccines off table unless virus lands in Ireland – minister

Bluetongue vaccines off table unless virus lands in Ireland – minister

The Minister for Agriculture has no plans to allow vaccinations for bluetongue, given the case detection and trade difficulties which could arise if farmers began vaccinating for the virus.

NEWS 26 July 2025

Five applications for bluetongue vaccines in NI

Five applications for bluetongue vaccines in NI

DAERA have approved the voluntary use of BTV-3 vaccines for NI, but interest remains low.

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 July 2025

Watch: keeping the focus on grass in Castleisland

Watch: keeping the focus on grass in Castleisland

John and Rachel O’Connor are milking 100 cows in a spring calving, grass based system in Currans, Co Kerry.

MILK QUALITY 26 July 2025

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The Casey family of Causeway on top

The winners of the Kerry Dairy Ireland Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards were announced at an awards ceremony on Tuesday night.

The Casey family of Causeway on top

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