Dairy
The next couple of weeks are crucial in getting prepared for the arrival of calves for autumn...
As calving season goes on, calf pens and calf sheds will begin to fill up on farms across the country pneumonia can become an issue.
Calf sheds on many farms now full and the bacterial load inside them is quite high, which means that calves are now at higher risk..
N.Ireland
As calf sheds begin to fill on farms this spring, pneumonia can begin to become an issue on many...
Agri-Business
A webinar held by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will feature vet...
Beef
Pneumonia and scour are the main illnesses that are experienced by young calves, with pneumonia being the most common cause of death...
Farmers must do everything they can to reduce stress levels for young stock at housing to lesson the likelihood of a pneumonia outbreak
Ventilation levels must be adequate in calf rearing units
Two years ago, Co. Meath farmer John Smith was treating at least 20% of his calves for pneumonia with expensive drugs.
