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Have you developed your herd health plan for 2023

WebBrian McDonnell. January 10, 2023 6:10 am. Ahead of the start of the spring-calving season starting on farms, now is a good time to sit down with your vet and develop or alter your …

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How marts could play an important role in men’s health

WebThe organisers of men’s health events at two Kerry marts believe that the concept could be replicated in other parts of rural Ireland. Last year, almost 1,000 men …

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New mental-health support scheme set up for farmers

WebNew mental-health support scheme set up for farmers. Bernie Commins. May 18, 2021 12:28 pm. A new initiative to support mental health among farmers and …

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Upheaval impacting on farmers' health

WebFor health benefits, Laura said that farmers should increase their aerobic activity outside of their work to at least 30 minutes a day of moderate intensity activity, …

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Health is the new fertility for national dairy herd

WebThe analysis determined that the animals which were said to be of good genetic merit for health, did end up having lower incidents of health issues throughout …

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‘Well trained healthcare staff vital for rural areas’

WebCaroline Allen. January 30, 2022 10:00 am. Photo: Daniel Sone/Unsplash. The key to equitable access to health services for rural populations is well-trained, skilled and …

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New mental-health support scheme set up for farmers

WebNew mental-health support scheme set up for farmers. Bernie Commins. May 18, 2021 12:28 pm. A new initiative to support mental health among farmers and …

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New €10m investment in mental health services welcome – farm org

WebJanuary 18, 2024 2:30 pm. A €10 million investment to support mental health programmes will help to deliver “much needed additional support” for farm families, according to the …

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Calf Health Series: Which feeding system is best suited to

WebOnce-a-day (OAD) feeding is often used to reduce labour on farm. Volac recommends operating a TAD-feeding system until calves are 28 days-of-age, as they …

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Calf Health Series: Why feed conversion efficiency is highest …

WebThis week, as part of the Calf Health Series, brought to you by AgriLand and Volac, we will examine the area of feed conversion efficiency or FCE (also known as …

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‘Policy needs to push safety, health and well-being in farming’

WebHe said: “The pain and suffering experienced by so many farm families following fatal and serious injuries is unimaginable. Sustainability in food production must …

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Maintaining calf health and improving immunity

WebDecember 23, 2021 4:32 pm. Maintaining calf health is essential to achieving calf rearing targets and profitability on a dairy farm. Following feeding costs, heifer rearing is the …

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Calf Health Series: Feed conversion efficiency is highest in young

WebBefore puberty, growth is mainly bone and muscle; however, after puberty, heifers gain more fat relative to bone and muscle, so therefore, they are less feed …

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2024 pig symposium to move to new location

WebThe annual Irish Pig Health Society (IPHS) Symposium is moving to a new venue and adopting a new format for its 2024 event. The symposium, themed ‘Future …

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New guide makes it easier to identify hoof problems in cattle

WebThanks to the International Committee for Animal Recording’s (ICAR) Claw Health Atlas, farmers will be able to identify problems much easier. The atlas gives a …

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Bovilis vaccine calendar receives update

WebAlso, farmers that may be managing more than one herd can now create herd-specific herd health plans. With increasing numbers of farmers moving towards …

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Zone 3 of NI Soil Nutrient Health Scheme to open next month

WebNorthern Ireland’s agriculture minister, Andrew Muir, has announced that registrations for Zone 3 of the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) will open next …

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Learning Hub Series: New animal welfare modules

WebThe Farm Sustainability Learning Hub Series 2024 is brought to you by Agriland Media Group in association with Bord Bia.. Good animal health and welfare is …

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Soil health remains a ‘Cinderella’ subject

WebOctober 27, 2023 11:45 am. Soil health remains a ‘Cinderella’ subject, relative to air and water quality, as policy makers strive to legislate for sustainable farming systems, …

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Partners in Reproduction Series: Technology to optimise fertility

WebMarch 27, 2024 3:30 pm. The Partners in Reproduction Series is a collaboration between MSD Animal Health and Agriland Media Group. In the second part of the series, …

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EU agriculture MEPs adopt changes to Plant Health Law

WebFebruary 13, 2024 6:00 pm. MEPs on the European Parliament’s agriculture committee have adopted changes to the Plant Health Law which aims to protect the EU against the …

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Economic and environmental benefits of multi-species swards

WebThe resulting improvement to organic matter content contributes to the overall health of the soil and its ability to sequester carbon, compared to single species swards. …

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