Herd health

Farmers invited to take part in new animal health research

Farmers will receive a text message with a link to take part in the survey over the coming weeks.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Farmers invited to take part in new animal health research

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Free vet visit programme for farmers opens for applications

Free vet visit programme for farmers opens for applications

NEWS 15 June 2026

Vet's Corner: A scoury cow in Spring, what lies beneath?

Vet's Corner: A scoury cow in Spring, what lies beneath?

NEWS 3 June 2026

Key lessons from DairyCon 2026

Key lessons from DairyCon 2026

Key lessons from DairyCon 2026

MANAGEMENT 27 May 2026

New vet contract for Teagasc farms

New vet contract for Teagasc farms

New vet contract for Teagasc farms

NEWS 17 May 2026

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AHI urges farmers to be vigilant for BVD ahead of breeding season

AHI urges farmers to be vigilant for BVD ahead of breeding season

Any pregnant animal can contract BVD. However, heifers are particularly vulnerable as they tend to have lower immunity.

NEWS 7 January 2026

Five-star weanlings worth up to €500/hd more

Five-star weanlings worth up to €500/hd more

Analysis of weanlings sold in 2025 shows five star genetics delivering heavier and higher value weanlings, while five star dams had a shorter calving interval

BEEF BREEDING 7 January 2026

Much higher likelihood of Irish cattle being exposed to bluetongue this summer

Much higher likelihood of Irish cattle being exposed to bluetongue this summer

At present, vaccination is the only evidence-based control option available to farmers now at risk of exposure.

NEWS 7 January 2026

Health issues to be mindful of this spring in dairy cows

Health issues to be mindful of this spring in dairy cows

The calving period is a stressful time for dairy cows when disease and infection prevalence is high. Attention to small details is crucial to successfully manage herd health.

ANIMAL HEALTH 7 January 2026

Action plan aims to cut BVD-positive animals

Action plan aims to cut BVD-positive animals

There are a number of features in the plan including pre-movement testing, tailored herd investigations, enhanced training and communications and reinforced support for herd outbraeaks.

CALVES 7 January 2026

How can Farm Alert help with calf-health this spring?

How can Farm Alert help with calf-health this spring?

Farm Alert is a text reminder service, developed by the Irish Farmers Journal helping to manage vaccination and parasite treatments this spring

CALVES 7 January 2026

Industry told to go ‘full throttle’ to eradicate BVD

Industry told to go ‘full throttle’ to eradicate BVD

"We can’t lose sight of the progress that has been made" on BVD, says Animal Health Ireland CEO Patrick Donohoe.

NEWS 7 January 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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