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Written by Colm Ryan from Agriland This year’s Fermanagh County Show will not be held in the normal format, as various different factors have caused the event to change how it runs. County Fermanagh Farming Society Ltd have confirmed that the Fermanagh County Show “its usual format is...

Hello, I wanted to ask if anyone has used the hep p plus vaccine after 10 hours if it's kept in the fridge and its made airtight - or do you dispose of remaining doses regardless? I haven't done it - as I didn't think to ask the question before jabbing the sheep, but had to waste a lot last...

Written by Louise Hickey from Agriland A case of avian influenza (bird flu) in England has been confirmed by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). The disease was detected in commercial poultry and is the first confirmed case of 2024 in England. Chief...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has today (Monday, February 26) appointed a new lead non-executive director. Elizabeth Buchanan’s term will begin on April 1, 2024, and last for three years. She succeeds Chris Nicholson, who has served...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland VetSalus has launched a new online course for farm vets and paraprofessionals centred on climate change and animal health and welfare. The ‘Livestock and Climate Change – A Veterinary Perspective’ course is now open for registration. The course...

Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland Early identification of sick calves is key to getting them treatment and preventing the spread to other calves in the pen or shed. The number of calves arriving onto farms is growing, which means that the risk of infection within the shed is higher. As...

Perception and perspective are very different things. Generally individuals and old farmers see food security as an existential threat eg if we had a major war (see WW2) and we struggle to have enough food in the UK. Retailers and governments see food security along the lines of “are the supply...

Does anyone know where I could get some ketosaid from .Everyone seems to out of stock . It’s about the only thing I’ve ever used that can bring a twin lamber back from the brink! If you use something else that works well for you please share .And not a 4/10 cartridge!

Just seen in FW that RT plan to press ahead. RT(and so NFU) have now come out with it. So that's the battle lines drawn.. If you want GFC, then stay in nfu If your again it, join BFU Also looks like we need to talk with NSA Anyone with contacts at top of NSA? Updated on 8th March following 2...

Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland Lameness is often an issue that is overlooked during the calving period, and affected calves can go undetected for quite some time – particularly in larger herds. Although it can be difficult to keep on top of everything during this busy time, a focus...

Is anyone using Myco-B and pleased with the results?

Ruminant Health & Welfare has worked with stakeholders from across the ruminant sector to create a flowchart to help farmers in the recently lifted Temporary Control Zones (TCZ) navigate what this means for their farm and animal movements during the vector low season for midges. Click here to...

I’m next door to a rewetting project that’s a combined effort or “non effort” between the Forestry Commission, Natural England and the Wolds Chalk Stream project or something like that. And I’m fairly angry about it as fetid stinking water is sometimes pouring across their plantations onto the...

Welcome to Ruminant Health & Welfare Welcome to the first RH&W newsletter of 2024 Our important work continues with our focus now on developing a beef welfare strategy with the working group as well as progressing the welfare goals identified in the dairy and sheep strategies through 2024. As...

Written by Maeve Hennessy from Agriland The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced a research programme aimed at preventing crop loss from Fusarium Basal Rot (FBR), an infection caused by a soil-borne fungus. ‘FUSED – Integrated fusarium early diagnostic and...

Just thought I'd share with you all the privilege I've had with dear old red tractor. So as most of you know I've been due a spot inspection. I try and keep my personal life off of here but for the purpose of this I'll share a bit, my partner of nearly 6 years was blue-lighted to hospital on...

We got a lamb which birthed normally on its own, the ewe cleaned it off, it stood up and had milk, same thing next day, yet looked wobbly, now it can’t stand up, it pushes with its back legs, yet the front legs won’t support it, it’s alert, calls for its bottle, yet it can’t stand, has anyone...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Mole Valley Farmers has launched a Soil-to-Silage service with the aim of helping livestock farmers get the most nutritional value from their grassland. The Soil-to-Silage is available to Mole Valley Farmers members, shareholders and customers...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The National Pig Association (NPA) has today (Monday, February 19) published its General Election manifesto, which calls for supply chain fairness and preventative measures against African swine fever (ASF). The association’s three main...

‼️CALLING ALL UK DAIRY FARMERS‼️ I am a fourth year student at Harper Adams University studying BSc Agriculture. For my final year project I am investigating the management strategies implemented within UK dairy calf rearing systems to reduce the prevalence of Johne’s disease. I would greatly...