Lead Poisoning

Farmers urged to check fields and hedgerows for sources of lead

Agri-Business

Farmers urged to check fields and hedgerows for sources of lead

Lead poisonings diagnosed by the veterinary laboratory service DAFM commonly peak in late spring / early summer.

Department renews lead poisoning warning as animals turned out

Beef

Department renews lead poisoning warning as animals turned out

The Department of Agriculture has reiterated a warning for livestock farmers on lead poisoning as stock are being turned out to pasture.

Farmers urged to be wary of lead poisoning of livestock

Beef

Farmers urged to be wary of lead poisoning of livestock

The DAFM has said that lead poisoning cases diagnosed by its veterinary laboratory service tends to peak in late Spring and...

Heifers die of lead poisoning in Mayo

Rural Life

Heifers die of lead poisoning in Mayo

A dairy farmer in Co. Mayo lost five heifers in just six days due to severe lead poisoning, according to a local publication.

Authorities confirm Silvermines dairy farms are 'back in production'

Rural Life

Authorities confirm Silvermines dairy farms are 'back in production'

It has been confirmed by the Minister Creed, that milk is once again being collected from the Silvermines region of Co. Tipperary.