Herdwatch resources
January 17, 2025
Winter housing: A crucial time for parasite controlAs winter sets in and cattle are housed, effective parasite management becomes crucial for maintaining farm performance. Winter housing is a time where farmers...
January 9, 2025
MV Virus enters Irish Flocks- Here's what Farmers need to know!The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that one Irish Flock is under restriction for Maedi Visna Virus (MV). In recent years, Maedi-Visna (MV) has...
January 9, 2025
Stay compliant and never miss calf registrations again with HerdwatchSpring calving is one of the most hectic times of year on any Irish cattle farm. Between keeping an eye on cows close to...
December 19, 2024
Lambing and Calving Checklist: Preparing for a Successful SeasonThe lambing and calving season can be a stressful yet exciting time for livestock farmers. With the busy season just around the corner, now...
December 9, 2024
Avoiding pneumonia when the temperatures dropWith the recent drop in temperatures and consistent rain across Ireland, farmers are faced with additional challenges caused by bad weather, especially when it...
November 20, 2024
The Transition from Grass to Winter FeedingAs autumn disappears with the introduction of the colder, dark days of winter that we have seen in recent weeks, Irish farmers face a...
November 11, 2024
Preventing cryptosporidiosis in calves: Symptoms, causes, and effective managementCryptosporidiosis or 'crypto', as most farmers know it is one of the most common and costly causes of calf scour in Ireland. Caused by...
November 7, 2024
SCEP Deadline Approaching- Have you completed the training?As part of the Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Agriculture Programme (SCEP), participants are required to complete a mandatory online training course covering programme actions and...
October 29, 2024
Barber's pole worm in sheep: Symptoms, treatment & preventionBarber's pole worm, or Haemonchus contortus, to give it its proper name, is one of the most dangerous parasites a sheep farmer can encounter....