Dairy
Abortions can be a common occurrence in the spring-calving herd over the next few months while the herd is housed and on a winter diet.
The majority of herds will now have calves on the ground as we get further into February which means the risk of calf scour in the calf...
Sheep
Now, when sheep farmers are assessing their flock for the next breeding season, is a good time to take disease control measures.
During the lambing season you never know what will face you and unfortunately, despite your best efforts, the loss of a ewe or lamb may occur.
Beef
In a study of 250 beef herds across the country 90% of herds tested positive for liver fluke last winter according to Teagasc.
The use of synchronisation on suckler farms can reduce the need for heat detection during the breeding season.
The use of vaccinations has become a cheap insurance policy, protecting the herd from the loss in production, according to dairy farmer David Hannon.
