Parasites

Keeping the environment and farmer health in mind with dipping facilities

While being one of the most effective controls of external parasites for sheep, dipping is both a laboursome and dangerous task, though steps can be taken to reduce risks and labour.

BUILDINGS 30 July 2025

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Beef Management: grass growth, rush control and worm issues

Beef Management: grass growth, rush control and worm issues

MANAGEMENT 16 July 2025

Beef Management: higher grass growth, managing bloat and feeding meal at grass

Beef Management: higher grass growth, managing bloat and feeding meal at grass

MANAGEMENT 4 June 2025

Sheep scab scheme needed in NI, says vet

Sheep scab scheme needed in NI, says vet

Sheep scab scheme needed in NI, says vet

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 May 2025

Investigating unexplained lamb losses in Scottish hill flocks

Investigating unexplained lamb losses in Scottish hill flocks

Investigating unexplained lamb losses in Scottish hill flocks

ANIMAL HEALTH 26 February 2025

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 September 2024

Concerns about incorrect of wormers for sheep scab

Concerns about incorrect of wormers for sheep scab

Six farmers in the project that used an injectable ML wormer to treat sheep scab agreed to be re-tested, with four of them returning a positive test result.

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 September 2024

Do cattle need a mid-winter lice treatment?

Do cattle need a mid-winter lice treatment?

Lice is a parasite affecting housed cattle and, more often than not, animals will need a follow-up treatment midway through winter.

MANAGEMENT 18 September 2024

Sheep Management: high risk of liver fluke in high percentage of sheep flocks

Sheep Management: high risk of liver fluke in high percentage of sheep flocks

The Department of Agriculture’s and AFBI’s liver fluke forecast are warning farmers to be aware of a high risk of disease at present.

MANAGEMENT 18 September 2024

Increased liver fluke risk in north and west, Department warns

Increased liver fluke risk in north and west, Department warns

The Department, in collaboration with Met Éireann, UCD, Teagasc and Animal Health Ireland, has advised farmers of the predicted risk of disease caused by liver fluke infection in livestock.

NEWS 18 September 2024

Doramex and Moxodex pour-on a no-brainer for Ireland rugby star

Doramex and Moxodex pour-on a no-brainer for Ireland rugby star

With cattle housing just around the corner, parasitic infections are a top concern for farmers. Leinster and Ireland rugby legend Seán O’Brien knows this all too well.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 18 September 2024

Prescriptions required for doses in 2025

Prescriptions required for doses in 2025

From mid January 2025, all prescriptions will have to be done through an online recording system.

NEWS 18 September 2024

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Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

Good farm security is crucial for protecting your property, livestock, and equipment from theft, vandalism, and other risks. Explore practical farm security ideas from PhoneWatch.

Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

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