Agridirect.ie looks to the upcoming shearing season, and discusses some simple steps for managing shearer’s back pain. That time of year again ...

Agridirect.ie discusses joint-ill in lambs, and outlines some steps that farmers can take this spring to prevent it. What is Joint-ill? As we’...

As the weather takes up, Agridirect.ie warns sheep farmers of the risk of Nematodirus infection and offers some advice on how to prevent and treat it...

  With lambing season in full swing, Agridirect.ie discusses the threat of fox predation, and outlines some ways that farmers can deter the th...

With February looming, Agridirect.ie discusses the threat Twin Lamb Disease and outlines some measures we can take to prevent or treat it. These ...

Agridirect.ie discusses the predators most likely to attack your flock, and asks: how can we read the signs to identify the predator? The mystery o...

Agridirect.ie talks early lambing, and outlines some of the steps farmers can take to prevent lamb losses before, during and after birth. As Decemb...

Agridirect.ie discusses the causes of abortion in ewes and outlines some measures that farmers can take to mitigate risk. Flock health post tupping...

As the weather gets wetter, Agridirect.ie discusses the increased danger of fluke in sheep and offers some advice to farmers on the best treatments a...

Agridirect.ie discusses the threat of pneumonia in livestock during the winter months, and outlines the early symptoms to watch out for. Winte...

Agridirect.ie discusses foot rot and scald in sheep, and outlines some of the steps farmers can take to mitigate the problem. Foot ailments in shee...

Agridirect.ie talks the threat of autumn blowfly strike and maggots, and discusses some of the best solutions for managing this scourge over the comi...