There has been a lot of talk in recent weeks about the risk of the Bluetongue Virus arriving in Ireland. And while I don't think farmers s...

A Welcome Change The heatwave currently sweeping across the country is a welcome development to all of us. After what has been two dire months of rec...

 Agridirect.ie discusses the recent outbreak of cryptosporidiosis in the mid-west, and outlines some measures farmers can take to protect themsel...

Agridirect.ie discusses debudding, and offers 5 key tips to ensure that the procedure is as painless and humane as possible. Let’s be honest....

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...

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

With housing season well underway, Agridirect.ie discusses the symptoms of winter dysentery and outlines some measures farmers can take to prevent...

Agridirect.ie discusses the causes of abortion in ewes and outlines some measures that farmers can take to mitigate risk. Flock health post tupping...