As we move through calving season, Agridirect.ie discusses how to prevent and treat milk fever in lactating cows.   On the look...

Agridirect.ie discusses how the current inclement weather conditions pose a threat to calves, and outlines how calf jackets can help to prevent serio...

With February looming, Agridirect.ie discusses the threat Twin Lamb Disease and outlines some measures we can take to prevent or treat it. These ...

As we move into calving season, Agridirect.ie talks the threat of cryptosporidium in weanlings and looks at some of the best ways of treating and pre...

Agridirect.ie discusses the predators most likely to attack your flock, and asks: how can we read the signs to identify the predator? The mystery o...

Agridirect.ie discusses the pros and cons of keeping goats on your farm as a compliment to other ruminants. There is a longstanding belief that goa...

Agridirect.ie discusses Bovine Respiratory Disease, one of the leading causes of revenue loss on Irish feedlots. Major revenue loss Bovine Respir...

Agridirect.ie talks early lambing, and outlines some of the steps farmers can take to prevent lamb losses before, during and after birth. As Decemb...

Agridirect.ie discusses the 7 types of Irish Farmer and asks: which one are you? The Big Farmer. There aren’t too many of these in the west...

Agridirect.ie discusses the dangers of lead poisoning on the farm, and outlines some measures you can take to prevent your animals from ingesting thi...

  Agridirect.ie discusses the menace of Johne’s disease and outlines some measure that farmers should take to prevent the spread of this...

With Christmas day only 3 weeks away, Agridirect.ie looks at some of the classic dinner moments that make spending Christmas with a farmer unique. ...