animal health

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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Calf studies show benefit of more milk replacer

Calf studies show benefit of more milk replacer

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 July 2025

Antiparasitic prescription rules need a ‘serious rethink’ – ICSA

Antiparasitic prescription rules need a ‘serious rethink’ – ICSA

NEWS 23 July 2025

Focus on breeding and health in 1,350 ewe flock

Focus on breeding and health in 1,350 ewe flock

Focus on breeding and health in 1,350 ewe flock

SHEEP BREEDING 20 July 2025

Bluetongue found in two cattle and two sheep in England

Bluetongue found in two cattle and two sheep in England

Bluetongue found in two cattle and two sheep in England

NEWS 17 July 2025

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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 5 July 2025

Over 500 cattle seized by the Department this year

Over 500 cattle seized by the Department this year

Figures provided by the Department showed that up until Wednesday 7 July, 527 cattle have been seized across the country under the Animal Health and Welfare Act.

NEWS 5 July 2025

The latest movement regulations for breeding sheep

The latest movement regulations for breeding sheep

With a heightened risk of bluetongue virus putting a spotlight on movements, the Department of Agriculture outlines the latest rules and regulations for breeding sheep.

SHEEP BREEDING 5 July 2025

Department removed cattle and sheep from farm over mortality rates

Department removed cattle and sheep from farm over mortality rates

The farm had 100 cattle and 200 sheep and when the Department inspector visited the farm, the cattle had no fodder. Gordon Deegan reports.

NEWS 5 July 2025

Weekend weather: scorcher on the cards

Weekend weather: scorcher on the cards

The next couple of days will see temperatures rise to almost 30°C across the country.

NEWS 5 July 2025

Key messages from the business of farming forum

Key messages from the business of farming forum

Aidan Brennan highlights some of the key messages that came from the ‘business of farming’ forum at the Moorepark Open Day last week

GRASS & FEEDING 5 July 2025

Lameness costs average dairy farmer €8,750 per year - AHI

Lameness costs average dairy farmer €8,750 per year - AHI

Lameness costs the Irish dairy industry €129m annually, according to assistant professor at the school of veterinary medicine in UCD Eoin Ryan.

NEWS 5 July 2025

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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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