Equine gastric ulcer syndrome
Equine gastric ulcer syndrome is common and, therefore, should always be considered when caring for...
Trends in genetic merit for dairy cow fertility
An acceleration in dairy cow genetic merit for fertility will change the type of reproductive interventions...
Equine faecal egg counts _ their role in reducing anthelmintic resistance
Cara Heatley BSc, a veterinary nurse at Mourne Veterinary Clinic, Kilkeel, Co. Down provides a comprehensive...
Nursing care of equine tracheostomy patients
Kayleigh Fagan BScVN RVN, Avenue Veterinary Hospital, shares insights into the equine tracheostomy...
Overview of coccidiosis
By Peter D Constable BVSc (Hons) MS PhD DACVIM, College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of...
Lungworm – time to vaccinate
Sarah Campbell MVB MRCVS outlines three key aspects of lungworm control that veterinary practitioners...
Using learning theory to support vets in multiple teaching roles
Large animal editor Veterinary Ireland Journal, Frank O’Sullivan MVB MRCVS discusses why learning...
Milk fever and the dry cow diet – a hot topic for spring 2020
Milk fever was a main cause of vet visits to farms in spring 2019, writes Mary Kinston, PhD BSc
An introduction to ultraviolet and Vitamin D3 deficiency
Frances M Baines MA Vet MB MRCVS provides a comprehensive guide to ultraviolet light and vitamin D...
Implementing effective vaccination plans: overview of immunological considerations
The primary aim of vaccination is to induce immunological memory to specific pathogens without causing...
What can dairy farmers do to help reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance?
In this article, Finola McCoy, senior programme manager CellCheck, with the support of the Cellcheck...
Preventing and managing dermatophytosis in the equine hospital
It is very important to fully understand the aetiology and pathogenesis of dermatophytosis to effectively...
Nursing care of the pregnant mare with laminitis
Shannon Brereton, BSc in Veterinary Nursing, Dundalk Institute of Technology, outlines the management...
Sheep scab – a disease overview
Dr Renée Lodder BVSc BCom MCRVS, technical veterinarian, Europe Bimeda Animal Health Ltd, gives a...
Addressing the drop in milk solids during early lactation at grass
There is much discussion among dairy farmers about low butterfat levels in milk. A decline in butterfat...
Beef cattle reproductive management
It is strongly recommended that beef farmers should develop a specific breeding programme to produce...
Calf disbudding and castration
Bernadette Earley, Mark McGee, Edward G O’Riordan and Gabriela Marquette from Teagasc, Animal & Grassland...
Opportunities for the veterinary profession in the future of animal health
Demand for animal health is growing worldwide and Rob Kelly, president of international operations...
The prevalence of Mycoplasma bovis on Irish cattle farms
Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is a major problem of young stock, causing significant loss and compromising...
The multifaceted role of calcium in milk fever
Dairy farming in Ireland has seen many changes over the past 10 years, especially since the dawning...