Dairy
Teagasc has confirmed that contract calf rearing arrangements will have TB testing implications for the farmers involved.
Beef
Calves are most at risk when they are young and - therefore - extra care must be taken to ensure calves build up adequate immunity to these diseases. In addition, calves suffering from malnutrition are more at risk of disease.
Fodder stocks are running extremely tight on some farms and if grass growth doesn't improve, many farmers will have serious problems.
