Pica – Why are my Cows Eating Stone
Pica is a condition where cattle eat or lick items that are of no nutritional value. Find out more by reading this XLVet info document
Sheep Scab
Roundworms in Sheep
Understanding Liver Fluke in Sheep Flocks
Anthelmintic Resistance in Cattle Roundworms
Practical Roundworm and Fluke Diagnosis
Redwater – The Facts
Neospora caninum – A guide for Farmers and Vets
Practical Guidance in providing advice on farm-specific Parasite Control
Lungworm – The Facts
Bovine Coccidiosis- The Facts
Rumen Fluke – The Facts
Parasite Control at Housing
Parasite Control at Grazing
Parasite – A Guide to Parasite Control at Turn-out
LIver Fluke – The Facts
Gutworms – The Facts
Cryptosporidiosis in Neonatal Calves
If you would like to discuss any aspect of Johne’s disease control you should contact an Approved Veterinary Practitioner click here
Herdowner’s User Guide for the Johne’s Disease Screen on ICBF
JD Phase Two Programme Checklist
Guidelines for preventing the introduction of Johne’s diesease into a herd
FACTSHEET – AHI Johne’s disease Technical Working Group recommendations for the use of Calf Milk Replacer
FACTSHEET – Pasteurisation of Milk and Colostrum and Johne’s disease
FACTSHEET – What is Johne’s Disease
A Guide to Johne’s Disease
Johne’s Disease Frequently Asked Questions
IBR Study Visit Report
Technical Guide for Veterinary Practitioners & Breeders of Beef Bull Calves with potential for use as AI Sires
IBR FAQs
A technical Guide for Veterinary Practitioners advising Breeders of Dairy Bull Calves with potential for use with AI sires
An information leaflet for Irish Farmers
An information leaflet for Irish Farmers, Advisors and Vets
Sample sections from CellCheck Farm Guidelines for Mastitis Control are available to view below. Click on the heading to access the content and then follow the link below if you wish to purchase a copy.
The book is divided into five key stages of the cow’s lactation cycle. Each section explains what the challenges are at this time and provides simple recommendations where farm management can impact on mastitis.These are practical, evidence-based, best practice recommendations to assist mastitis control, which are supported by the latest science and research; they are relevant to farmers and service providers alike.
Key periods to optimise calf health and welfare during the first 3 weeks of life
Technical Notes on Calf Milk Replacers (CMR) for Rearing Dairy Replacement Heifer Calves
Recipe for Homemade electrolytes
Prevention and Management of Pneumonia in Dairy Calves
Management of the Scouring Calf
Management of the Suckler Calf at Weaning to Prevent Pneumonia
Early Nutrition and Weaning of the Dairy Calf
Cryptosporidiosis in Neonatal Calves
Colostrum Management
Calving and Care of the Newborn Calf
On this page you will find useful information about various aspects of the national compulsory BVD eradication programme.
BVD Handheld Guidelines 2020
BVD Key Messages 2020
BVD Pre-Breeding Biosecurity Fact Sheet
BVD Vaccination Information SheetStep-by-step guide to viewing BVD data on ICBF
Veterinary Herd Investigation Protocol following positive test results for BVD virus (PDF)
Designated Laboratories
BVD Legislation
VLS Forms
Blank VLS Submission Form
VLS Historic Results
This series of information leaflets for farmers, advisors and veterinary practitioners aims to provide science-based, practical advice and guidelines on disease control that are easily implemented on farm.
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