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Pneumonia

Mild weather posing pneumonia risk to weanlings

Temperatures are expected to rise in the coming days, bringing with it an increasing risk of respiratory problems in young cattle and animals recently housed.

15 October 2024
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Key steps to improving ventilation in cattle housing this autumn

Wet weather will likely force cattle indoors in the next week or so, so having good ventilation in place is critical to prevent disease outbreaks.

9 October 2024 BUILDINGS OK

Schemes update: 23,720 applications to National Beef Welfare Scheme

Scheme more popular in 2024 with over 7,000 more suckler farmers applying by the deadline of 24 September.

7 October 2024 NEWS OK
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New cattle vaccine for pneumonia strain

Adam Woods has new of a new pneumonia vaccine on the Irish market.

25 September 2024 BREEDING & HEALTH OK

Five tips for selling weanlings this autumn

As special sales of suckler weanlings ramp up this autumn, outlined are some tips to prepare animals for the live ring.

21 September 2024
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Top tips for weaning calves in autumn

Mid-autumn is a time when many suckler farmers start weaning spring-born calves. Kieran Mailey outlined some tips for farmers to help transition calves off cows.

18 September 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND OK
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Beef Welfare Scheme closing date, castration and closed period for slurry

Adam Woods takes a look at the upcoming closing date for the Beef Welfare Scheme and what farmers need to do to secure payment.

18 September 2024
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Top five tips on getting ready for housing

Adam Woods takes a look at five tips on getting sheds ready for housing this winter.

31 August 2024
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Preventing pneumonia at weaning time

Adam Woods looks at measures to prevent health problems when weaning suckler calves.

28 August 2024 BREEDING & HEALTH OK