Sheep scab – a disease overview 15 August 2019 Dr Renée Lodder BVSc BCom MCRVS, technical veterinarian, Europe Bimeda Animal Health Ltd, gives a... Continue reading
Addressing the drop in milk solids during early lactation at grass 10 July 2019 There is much discussion among dairy farmers about low butterfat levels in milk. A decline in butterfat... Continue reading
Beef cattle reproductive management 11 June 2019 It is strongly recommended that beef farmers should develop a specific breeding programme to produce... Continue reading
Calf disbudding and castration 17 May 2019 Bernadette Earley, Mark McGee, Edward G O’Riordan and Gabriela Marquette from Teagasc, Animal & Grassland... Continue reading
Opportunities for the veterinary profession in the future of animal health 12 April 2019 Demand for animal health is growing worldwide and Rob Kelly, president of international operations... Continue reading
The prevalence of Mycoplasma bovis on Irish cattle farms 08 March 2019 Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is a major problem of young stock, causing significant loss and compromising... Continue reading
The multifaceted role of calcium in milk fever 13 February 2019 Dairy farming in Ireland has seen many changes over the past 10 years, especially since the dawning... Continue reading
Antimicrobial drug use in calves – implications for antimicrobial resistance 15 January 2019 Concern about the use of antimicrobials in food-producing animals is increasing. Continue reading
The role of the veterinarian in European farming of the future 14 December 2018 Dramatic changes are predicted for European agriculture by 2050, and beyond. Continue reading
The role of Manuka honey in second intention healing of wounds of the equine distal limb 12 November 2018 Studies have shown that Manuka honey has potential to significantly accelerate wound healing, writes... Continue reading
The added value of a One Health approach 23 October 2018 Companion animal vets play a vital role in the One Health movement, according to Eithne Leahy DVM... Continue reading
Bovine caesareans: alternative approaches to difficult cases 22 October 2018 With the commencement of the autumn calving season, caesarean sections will again become a common... Continue reading