Over the last number of weeks, we have seen the emergence of flies and all the trouble that brings to farms. In this article we will look at a belt and braces approach to fly control. Cattle farmers in Ireland must prepare for the increased presence of
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Introduction: Congratulations, horse owners! Welcoming a new foal into the world is an exciting and crucial time for their long-term health. I understand the significance of optimizing foal health during their early months. In this blog, we will delve into technical aspects and explore key steps you
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Introduction: As a horse owner, you play a crucial role in your equine companion’s well-being. Beyond proper nutrition and exercise, have you ever wondered about the inner workings of your horse’s digestive system? Enter the fascinating world of the equine gut microbiome—a complex community of microorganisms residing
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Precision Microbes and calf health I’ve been lucky in my career to be involved in some great projects and work on some exciting research. With the need to reduce and replace antibiotics on farms, these Precision Microbes products are cutting edge in this space. The market
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Game changers I’m really excited to be involved in the launch of what I think are game-changing products into the Irish veterinary market. Watch the video above for some more background. In my nineteen years of veterinary experience, these products are the most exciting and cutting-edge
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Colostrum still remains the foundation of animal and calf health in our farming systems. In the video above I talk about some of the key areas we need to be thinking about Quality Quantity Quickly Cleanliness Future lifetime performance Storage Testing for passive transfer I also
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It begins with a vision This week we launch a new project I am involved with called Vision farming. I wanted to look at digital training and I have become very interested in nutrition and particularly areas like the microbiome
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I discuss the importance of immunity in successful beef weaning in this video WATCH HERE:
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Lungworm another challenging summer ahead on some farms If you asked me in 2019 what was one of the significant summer health challenges, I would have found lungworm probably at the top of that list. This parasite continues to cause problems in a lot of Irish farms.
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