Animal health

Farmers urged to remain vigilant following confirmed bluetongue case

The IFA has warned farmers to remain vigilant following a recently confirmed case of BTV-3 in Co Wexford, highlighting that the recent weather has provided perfect conditions for midges.

NEWS 7 September 2026

Farmers urged to remain vigilant following confirmed bluetongue case

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MANAGEMENT 7 September 2026

60 suspensions handed down to vets over TB testing since 2022

60 suspensions handed down to vets over TB testing since 2022

NEWS 2 September 2026

Farmers to get practical advice on preventing cow lameness at two events

Farmers to get practical advice on preventing cow lameness at two events

Farmers to get practical advice on preventing cow lameness at two events

NEWS 2 September 2026

Preventing pneumonia at weaning time

Preventing pneumonia at weaning time

Preventing pneumonia at weaning time

ANIMAL HEALTH 30 August 2026

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High risk period on farms for lungworm

High risk period on farms for lungworm

Animal Health Ireland's Eilish Gill outlines what farmers need to watch out for with lungworm over the coming weeks.

BREEDING & HEALTH 26 August 2026

Increased threat of bluetongue virus

Increased threat of bluetongue virus

Adam Conlon, vet with Carn Vet clinic says it is only a matter of time before we see new cases of the bluetongue virus on the island of Ireland.

ANIMAL HEALTH 26 August 2026

Explaining the ins and outs of selective dry cow therapy

Explaining the ins and outs of selective dry cow therapy

Natasha Harding and Pablo Silva Bolona of Teagasc Moorepark outline the key principles of selective dry cow therapy.

ANIMAL HEALTH 26 August 2026

Over 50% of BVD-positive calves in five counties

Over 50% of BVD-positive calves in five counties

There has been a 30% reduction in the number of BVD-suspect or confirmed calves identified in 2026, but a number of counties continue to have hotspots

ANIMAL HEALTH 26 August 2026

Editorial: nearly there on BVD

Editorial: nearly there on BVD

At the end of the day, the advantages of being BVD free surely outweigh the costs of the disease within the herd.

VIEWPOINTS 26 August 2026

Top five tips to get winter housing ready

Top five tips to get winter housing ready

Cathal Gormley shares some hints to help when preparing sheds ahead of the winter housing period.

MANAGEMENT 26 August 2026

Attention should be on animal health

Attention should be on animal health

In this week's focus, Cathal Gormley shares key tips to prepare for the season ahead.

ANIMAL HEALTH 26 August 2026

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