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Weekly Expert View

28
Aug

Acute and subacute liver fluke (fascioliasis) in lambs – clinical signs and diagnosis

16
Aug

Gut worms in adult dairy cows

04
Aug

Is your wormer working? Resistance in gut worms in sheep

17
Jul

Gut worms in beef youngstock – treatment and tips to reduce the development of resistance

11
Jul

Gut worms in beef youngstock – which worms are a problem and how to diagnose them

10
Jul

Gut worm and lungworm control in dairy youngstock

Weekly Specialist's View

Is rumen fluke a growing threat to livestock?

Is rumen fluke a growing threat to livestock?

Rumen fluke is increasingly prevalent in livestock, especially cattle in Ireland. Learn the risks, signs, and control strategies for this growing threat.
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08
Jan
08
Jan

Previous Entries

22
Jul

Lung Problems in Cattle: Why?

Cattle are more prone to respiratory issues like pneumonia than any other species. Here, Ciarán compares their lung capacity with other animals and talks about stressors than can trigger these lung issues.
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09
Jul

What Should You Know About Faecal Sampling - Part 2

In our second video, Ciarán discusses exactly what the presence of eggs tells us about the parasites in the animal. We also go through the process of taking a sample correctly.
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02
Jul

What Should You Know About Faecal Sampling - Part 1

In part 1 of 2, Ciarán explains what basic faecal samples in cattle and sheep can detect and what else we can find with other types of preparation and analysis.
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26
Jun

Why the Sudden Concern About Lungworm?

Recently, there has been reports of cattle presenting with hoose or husk symptoms. This coughing is likely caused by lungworm. But why are we only seeing problems now, suddenly? Ciarán answers that question here.
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19
Jun

Wormer Classes in Cattle and Sheep - Clear Wormers

This week we look at macrocyclic lactones, more commonly known as clear wormers. What is special about these products versus yellow and white wormers? How do we use them properly while ensuring we build the animal's own natural immunity?
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12
Jun

Wormer Classes for Cattle and Sheep - Yellow Wormers

Yellow wormers, or levamisoles, are the second family of wormers for use in cattle and sheep. Here, Ciarán goes through the key points for getting the most from yellow wormers and where they fit in practically.
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