Scour

What is summer scour syndrome in calves?

A condition that has started to gain more awareness over the last couple of years is summer scour syndrome. In this article Daire Cregg looks at what it is and how to prevent it.

ANIMAL HEALTH 2 February 2026

What is summer scour syndrome in calves?

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Vaccines ‘non-negotiable’ for calves, says vet

Vaccines ‘non-negotiable’ for calves, says vet

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 January 2026

Preventing common calf health problems

Preventing common calf health problems

ANIMAL HEALTH 28 January 2026

Top tips for first time calf-rearers

Top tips for first time calf-rearers

Top tips for first time calf-rearers

CALVES 21 January 2026

Beef Management: weighing weanlings, scour vaccines and lice

Beef Management: weighing weanlings, scour vaccines and lice

Beef Management: weighing weanlings, scour vaccines and lice

MANAGEMENT 30 December 2025

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Keep calves on transition milk, says NI vet

Keep calves on transition milk, says NI vet

Antibodies are passed on to calves in both colostrum and transition milk

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 February 2025

Our focus is often on the wrong end

Our focus is often on the wrong end

Derek Robinson has done his best to keep lambs healthy this grazing season.

FARMER WRITES 19 February 2025

The story of spring calving in 2025

The story of spring calving in 2025

Spring calving generally went well, but there were still a couple of issues, writes John Egerton.

FARMER WRITES 19 February 2025

Almost 500 cattle killed by pneumonia per year

Almost 500 cattle killed by pneumonia per year

The Irish Farmers Journal conducted analysis of RVL monthly reports which found that 494 cattle died from the infection with affected animals presenting each month.

NEWS 19 February 2025

Weekend weather: warm, wet and cloudy

Weekend weather: warm, wet and cloudy

Met Éireann has said that the weekend will be rather cloudy with spells of showers and highest temperatures of 17°C.

NEWS 19 February 2025

Beef Management: Beef Welfare Scheme, tetany and Coccidiosis

Beef Management: Beef Welfare Scheme, tetany and Coccidiosis

Adam Woods takes a look at Coccidiosis infection , tetany prevention and getting the all important BPS application lodged before the 15th May.

MANAGEMENT 19 February 2025

Beef Management: preventing and treating scour in calves and mart demos

Beef Management: preventing and treating scour in calves and mart demos

This week, we take a look at preventing and treating scours. There's also an upcoming livestock demo in Carrigallen Mart in Co Leitrim.

MANAGEMENT 19 February 2025

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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