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Preventing hypocalcaemia using a negative DCAD diet

WEBIn conclusion, a very effective and proven way to reduce clinical and subclinical hypocalcaemia is to feed a negative DCAD diet for at least 21 days pre-partum. Proper …

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Alternatives to antibiotics

WEBIt is a completely new way of approaching animal health: from fighting the microflora with antibiotics, towards supporting and cooperating with the favourable microflora. Eubiosis …

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Nutrition: from birth to weaning

WEBThe calf’s primary source of nutrition until three to four weeks of age is milk, since starter intake is minimal. 24 By two to three weeks of age, starter intake will begin to increase, …

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Fertility: from conception to the cow

WEBTo calve at 24 months, a typical Holstein-type heifer must maintain an average growth weight of 750g/day, with lower rates delaying puberty and age at first calving (AFC).². It …

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The New Veterinary Regulation – key changes

WEBThe New Veterinary Regulation – key changes. Dr J. G. Beechinor MVB, MVM, MSc, PhD, CDipAF, MRCVS, Director of Veterinary Sciences, Health Products Regulatory …

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Research into the behaviour, health, welfare and ecology of deer …

WEBThe new research in 2021 will present census and ecological habitat relationships for the first time for Ireland’s three largest mammals – sika, fallow and red deer. New data and …

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Opportunities for the veterinary profession in the future of animal …

WEBThere are three critical opportunities for veterinarians to deliver greater value to their customers and society in the future: First, by expanding access to technology; Second, …

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Impact of the Irish Johne’s Control Programme on calf mortality

WEBThe Irish Johne’s control programme (IJCP) led by Animal Health Ireland was introduced as a pilot programme in 2013, progressing to a voluntary national programme subsequently …

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A new approach to mastitis control

WEBCellCheck is the national mastitis control programme, coordinated and facilitated by Animal Health Ireland. It was developed, and is delivered in partnership with industry bodies …

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An introduction to the practicalities of cow comfort

WEBThe problem that is a cubicle. Cubicle housing is the most common system of housing for dairy cows in Ireland. Most cubicles are fitted to make the most of the space available …

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The multifaceted role of calcium in milk fever

WEBMultifaceted role of Ca. Ca plays a critical role to the transitioning cow and its effect is broad based, as Ca plays an important role in a number of key areas for the cow in transition, …

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A review of calf housing

WEBIntroduction. Practitioners that work with cattle in Ireland will know that respiratory disease is a significant cause of calf mortality. In the all-island disease surveillance report from …

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Vector-borne diseases: One Health approach is vital

WEBThe World Health Organization states 'One Health' is an integrated, unifying approach to balance and optimize the health of people, animals, and the environment. Vector-borne …

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The added value of a One Health approach

WEBTherefore, the One Health concept as it currently stands values the three pillars of human, animal and environmental health in equal measure, promoting maximum integration of …

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Current Irish dairy herd biosecurity practices and economics

WEBBoth projects examined current biosecurity practices on Irish dairy farms and one also evaluated whether such practices were associated with economic benefits. These …

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Pig HealthCheck Dashboards – what you see

WEBPig HealthCheck (PHC) is an Animal Health Ireland (AHI)-led programme co-funded by pig producers and DAFM, with the aim of improving the profitability and sustainability of the …

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Cat breeds: the hidden problem of inherited diseases

WEBRagdolls and Maine Coons are prone to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Colour Point Persian and Birman cats have an increased risk of porto-systemic shunts. Almost 10 per cent of …

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Equine faecal egg counts _ their role in reducing anthelmintic …

WEBCara Heatley BSc, a veterinary nurse at Mourne Veterinary Clinic, Kilkeel, Co. Down provides a comprehensive account of the role of faecal egg counts in reducing …

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Canine alimentary lymphoma: clinical presentation and treatment …

WEBDogs with alimentary lymphoma present most commonly with gastrointestinal signs such as vomiting, diarrhoea, hyporexia or anorexia, weight loss, melaena, haematochezia and …

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