As breeding season approaches, Agridirect offers farmers some advice on the best vitamin and mineral supplements for breeding cows. Calving...
Hello farmers! This week at the Agridirect Animal Medicines Corner, our thoughts turn to digital dermatitis. We ask what it is, how it spreads and how...
Argidirect discusses the government's plans to introduce animal wormer regulations, and asks what it will mean for Irish farmers! Wormer regula...
As calving season progresses, Agridirect offers some advice on how to prevent and treat milk fever in lactating cows. Looking for the&n...
As the spring grass begins to grow, Agridirect reminds Irish farmers to watch out for grass tetany in lactating cows and ewes. A touch of ...
This week Vet Sarah Ryan continues her advice on calving by talking through how vitally important colostrum is to the new born calf. Colostrum ...
Vet Sarah Ryan I outlined a few things to keep in mind before calving in my last article. Its time to talk about the main event: Calving itself; and ...
Veterinary Corner The Agridirect blog is delighted to launch our new collaboration with Veterinary practitioner Sarah Ryan, from DKD Veterinary Servi...
The Department has announced the details of the new Calf Investment Scheme (CIS). On the surface it seems like a great opportunity for farmers to inve...
Jacks Mountain I still work our small family farm in Leitrim with my father, mainly at the weekends. Our farm is on the slopes of the mountain and we...
Dectomax: The best time for use is now! It’s getting close to that time again when farmers are preparing for housing. Getting sheds rea...
The announcement of the 100 million beef fund just before the election was a huge relief for most beef farmers. It seemed that, finally, there was a ...
