An early hatching season? Met Eireann issued its annual nematodirus forecast last Thursday. This forecast, which provides a useful service for farmers, is the result of a collaboration between Met Éireann, UCD and Teagasc. It predicts when peak Nematodirus battus hatching will take place in the various regions of the country. The forecast for 2024 indicates a slightly earlier hatching season than usual, which is largely attributable to the mild, wet conditions that dominated throughout M...