Animal health

ISA to monitor bluetongue situation closely

The Irish Shows Association has updated exhibitors regarding its position in relation to the bluetongue virus ahead of the 2026 show season.

PEDIGREE 10 March 2026

ISA to monitor bluetongue situation closely

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IFA calls for increased BVD PI compensation

IFA calls for increased BVD PI compensation

NEWS 9 March 2026

Bluetongue: shackles to come off north-south live trade on Friday

Bluetongue: shackles to come off north-south live trade on Friday

NEWS 5 March 2026

80% of farms unable to get cattle out to grass – FRS survey

80% of farms unable to get cattle out to grass – FRS survey

80% of farms unable to get cattle out to grass – FRS survey

NEWS 5 March 2026

Ryan Duffy appointed manager of AHI's Cellcheck programme

Ryan Duffy appointed manager of AHI's Cellcheck programme

Ryan Duffy appointed manager of AHI's Cellcheck programme

NEWS 2 March 2026

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Teagasc to revise beef finishing guidelines in bid to cut slaughter age

Teagasc to revise beef finishing guidelines in bid to cut slaughter age

The only mention of pricing in the plan is around the trading of dairy beef calves.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Bluetongue restrictions to NI to be discussed with Department

Bluetongue restrictions to NI to be discussed with Department

Department and stakeholders are to meet on Thursday afternoon to discuss bluetongue movement restrictions.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Beef Management: grass, calf series and disease management

Beef Management: grass, calf series and disease management

Martin Merrick looks at current grazing conditions, what’s on our calf series this week and managing disease in houses with a delayed turn out.

MANAGEMENT 18 February 2026

Bluetongue on dairy farms: what to look out for

Bluetongue on dairy farms: what to look out for

Bluetongue has begun to establish itself in Ireland after ravaging farms it's way across Europe affecting thousands of dairy herds along the way.

MANAGEMENT 18 February 2026

Editorial: live exports to Northern Ireland

Editorial: live exports to Northern Ireland

Almost 4,000 less cattle have been exported to Northern Ireland since the beginning of the year with farmers very worried ahead of the busy spring sales period.

VIEWPOINTS 18 February 2026

Farm safety and animal health learnings from Carrigallen mart event

Farm safety and animal health learnings from Carrigallen mart event

Animal health discussions were centred on vaccination protocols while there was important advice on safety around calving and adequate handling facilities.

BREEDING & HEALTH 18 February 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from Norway, United States, Brazil and Russia.

WORLD 18 February 2026

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Select milk replacers carefully to ensure top calf development and growth

Maximising the potential of every animal starts with selecting a quality calf milk replacer (CMR) that includes a bespoke health package to suit the calves being fed.

Select milk replacers carefully to ensure top calf development and growth

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