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Aiming for high health this winter

Adam Woods previews what’s inside this week’s special indoor health management focus.

23 October 2024 BREEDING & HEALTH
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Commission bans herbicide for use on potato crops

The herbicide is currently used for pre- and post-emergence spraying. French farmers have condemned the move.

17 October 2024 NEWS
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TB reactors could top 40,000

By the end of September, TB reactors had reached the same levels of 2023 an IFA TB information meeting were told at a recent meeting.

16 October 2024 NEWS

Health: carbon monoxide is a silent killer

Six people die each year because of carbon monoxide poisoning and many more fall ill. With fires being lit again, it’s time to be aware of the risk, writes Margaret Hawkins.

16 October 2024
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Giant hogweed infestation posing risk to children in Tipperary

Giant hogweed is a non-native invasive hazardous plant, which can cause serious skin burns and other health issues and children are particularly at risk.

16 October 2024 NEWS

New initiative focusing on farmer health and wellbeing in Inishowen

The free programme - Fit4FarmLife - is being rolled out in Inishowen, Co Donegal, this month.

15 October 2024 NEWS

Five farmer wellbeing events to take place around the country

The events - being held in Kildare, Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick and Meath - are tailored to farmers and members of farm families.

14 October 2024 NEWS
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Use budget money to close out BVD scheme – IFA

In Budget 2025, Minister Paschal Donohue announced €10m in funding for additional animal health measures including a possible IBR vaccination and advice program.

9 October 2024 NEWS
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Editorial: changing seasons

Twelve years ago, Colin McArdle was waiting on a kidney transplant. Life changed when his brother Brendan was a match. They will both talk about the experience at our conference, writes Ciara Leahy.

9 October 2024
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