Sheep scab is a concern at all times of the year, but the autumn and winter months tend to be the highest risk periods. While scab is rarely f...

Sleepless nights ahead As farmers, we like to joke about the exhaustion we experience at this time of year. And with good reason. With calving season...

Every lambing season brings with it stress, sleepless nights and the disappointment of losses. While no amount of preparation can prevent this, there ...

With calving season well and truly on the horizon, it is important that we give some consideration to cow health in the final weeks of pregnancy. Cows...

What you need to know about Horse Worming For horse owners, maintaining our animals’ health during the winter months can often be challenging. ...

With calving season just around the corner, good management of housing facilities will be one of the keys to success over the next few months.  B...

Cold weather for calving As we move into calving season over the next few weeks, it is important that we consider our approach to milk replacer. The ...

Is this your first Christmas with a special farmer in your life? Or maybe it’s your 21st? Or 41st? Whether you’re new to the ways of the f...

With cattle housed at this time of year, lice infestation is a concern that should not be overlooked. While an infestation is not going to prove fatal...

Internal parasites and farm revenue Internal parasites are a major source of revenue loss on Irish beef and dairy farms. While the likes of liver fl...

While early November brought unusually mild conditions, it seems that winter has finally arrived. Temperatures over the next week look set to plummet,...

Farm safety still an issue? As the evenings get shorter, most of us find ourselves doing a lot of farm work in the dark. Given that working in darkne...