vaccination

An estimated 80% of the world’s pigs are positive for M.hyo, so it’s a pathogen we should be well versed in managing. As a solo pathogen M.hyo, also referred to as Enzootic Pneumonia or EP, will cause mild to moderate coughing, but when combined with other pathogens it can contribute to severe...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Securing optimal levels of carbon reduction within a robotic milking enterprise was the focus of a recent farm walk. The event was hosted by William and Alan McConnell from Drumgaw in Co. Armagh, in association with the College of Agriculture, Food...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Culling badgers will not deliver the full eradication of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) according to a leading UK cattle vet. Dick Sibley, a veterinarian with 47 years experience, told a meeting hosted by the Northern Ireland’s Pedigree Cattle Trust in...

Written by Colm Ryan from Agriland The Pedigree Cattle Trust are set to hold a meeting in Co. Armagh that will provide those attending with an update of research on bovine tuberculosis (bTB). Cases of bTB are at an “all-time high,” according to the body, which represents the province’s main...

Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland Breeding season is fast approaching, and although the use of artificial insemination (AI) grows year-on-year, stock bulls still have a place on many farms. There is an increased risk with having a bull on the farm, but there are also a number of...

We've been offered some grazing by a family member, but they've advised that we vaccinate for Blackleg. Having done some research I find this mostly affects beef breeds during high growth periods, and is triggered by low oxygen conditions in muscles activating the bacteria in question, so I'm...

Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland As the breeding season approaches on farms, it is important that you begin preparations and ensure that everything is ready for the planned start of mating. The challenging weather conditions currently facing farmers mean that cows are not in as good...

DEFRA launched a consultation on their future bTB badger culling and vaccination strategy on March 14th. It closes on April 22nd. The consultation document is found here...

I've been thinking for a while I really should do some sort of pneumonia vaccine. I don't tend to have problems with my calves when they're in hutches (maybe 5% tops would display pneumonia symptoms) however once grouped at 8+ weeks I do get coughing and issues Admittedly my youngstock housing...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The 2024/25 Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme (NIRFP) has today (Friday, March 29) opened for applications. Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) minister Andrew Muir announced the opening of the programme, which...

Written by Francess McDonnell from Agriland A new study led by the University of Cambridge and Penn State University has shown that vaccination not only reduces the severity of bovine tuberculosis (TB) in infected cattle but also reduces transmission. This was the first study to show that...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The National Pig Association (NPA) is seeking sponsorship for its run of regional spring meetings. The meetings will return next month with new venues and dates. The association said it is looking for sponsorship from its members to help it...

Written by Louise Hickey from Agriland The United States Department of Agriculture – Wildlife Services (USDA-WS) is evaluating the ability to deliver an oral bovine tuberculosis (TB) vaccine to wild deer by deploying vaccine delivery units through Michigan. The vaccine trial began in late...

4 days off due date. For the last week to 10days we've had at least 1 ewe a day abort. 1 premature looking and 1 dark colour with buttons or a small fetus. Had 3 sets today. A triplet with 2 small weedy live lambs 3rd 1 black dead fetus. Another twins not bad size and another just now bit...

Even after 7 or 8yrs, I still consider myself as a newcomer to sheep rearing. As my own lambing comes near an end and my mind starts to function somewhat nearer to usual, I'm wondering what others consider an acceptable or even inevitable level of lamb mortality at time of lambing itself and...

I’ve a number of last years ewe lambs running , the plan was to sell half as shearling breeding ewes as they are decent sorts. But the price of hogs at the moment means they need to be £250 plus as shearlings……

Next phase of TB eradication strategy Written by Defra Press Office The Government has published a consultation on the next phase of its TB eradication strategy, which has been covered in the Guardian, iNews and on BBC R4 Farming Today. Bovine tuberculosis is one of the most difficult and...

Anyone seeing more joint ill than normal? I always get a hand full but treating about a dozen at the moment. Lamb outside and these are approx 10 to 15 days old. Weather been crap like everywhere so prob the cause. Treating with a big hit of Trimox LA and metacam.

https://newsroom.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/news/substantial-fines-for-farmers-who-knowingly-kept-cattle-with-bovine-tb-reactors-on-farm Read the article. It brings the dairy industry into disrepute and in my opinion they should have substantial jail time as well as confiscation of assets on top of...

I made a mistake with the calibration of my injector and gave my in lamb ewes 1.5ml approximately of Heptavac P instead of the required 2ml. I can’t really afford another bottle but would I be best advised to do them again?