Herdwatch resources

7 minutes

November 11, 2024

Preventing cryptosporidiosis in calves: Symptoms, causes, and effective management

Cryptosporidium is a parasite that causes cryptosporidiosis, a gastrointestinal disease in calves which results in calves scouring (watery diarrhoea), dehydration and potential death. Reports from DAFM and DARD veterinary services...

6 minutes

October 15, 2024

Maximising cattle performance: The power of regular weighing

Weighing your livestock is an important management tool on all beef farms. At a minimum animals should be weighed at housing, turn out and...

4 minutes

June 24, 2024

A Quick Guide to Heat Stress in Beef Cattle

Summer has officially begun, and cattle everywhere are feeling the heat. June 20th marks the official start of summer, and for cattle on grass,...

7 minutes

April 25, 2024

Connect Your Weigh Head and EID Reader to Herdwatch

Read more on Weigh Head and EID Integration within the Herdwatch App.....

7 minutes

April 23, 2024

Pneumonia in Sheep and Cattle- A Farmer's Worst Nightmare

As the Irish climate transitions from cold to hot, it brings along a set of challenges for livestock owners, especially when it comes to...

November 30, 2023

Herdwatch Refer a Friend Rewards have been DOUBLED for December!

‘Tis the season of giving, and we would like to give all our loyal customers the chance to spread the joy with the Herdwatch...

7 minutes

November 30, 2023

Enhancing Dairy Excellence: The Critical Role of Dry Off and Herdwatch's Solution

As the backbone of a successful dairy operation, the dry-off process plays a pivotal role in ensuring the well-being and productivity of your herd....

2 minutes

June 13, 2023

Give the gift of time with our Herdwatch & EID Reader bundle this Father's Day!

Struggling to find that perfect last minute Fathers Day gift? Give the gift of Herdwatch for only £/€79! ...

12 minutes

March 23, 2023

Heat Detection Starts Now!

Breeding for Spring calving herds is due to kick off in the next few weeks. With that in mind we take a look at ...