Sheep
Farmers who use a selective treatment strategy against parasites on their lambs can identify those that benefit most from wormer treatments.
Dairy
As farmers prepare to bring the herd in for winter, they must be assessing their parasite control plan and dosing animals accordingly
The weather will begin to change in the autumn, resulting in warm and wet conditions – conditions in which lungworm will thrive in calves
N.Ireland
The cold spell of weather in the last week has turned most milking cows and cattle in for housing full-time, which means parasites need to be
Dosing cows as they come in for housing is essential, as when cows and cattle are indoors, it is the ideal time to treat for parasites...
Beef
Over the course of an animal’s life, they will require many vaccinations and treatments. Whether...
Glen South Farm finishes 1,200 cattle on an annual basis and since its formation herd health has played a key role in the business.
Grass
North of the border most herds are now fully housed or on their last few days at grass.
Lambs should not scour when they are grazing fresh grass, according to Tommy Heffernan, a Wicklow-based vet.
