The IBR Technical Working Group of AHI has now published two information leaflets on IBR. The first “IBR in Cattle – Information leaflet for Irish farmers, advisors and vets” is a comprehensive leaflet providing information on the disease, how to investigate herds for evidence of infection and options for maintaining…
Animal Health Ireland (AHI) today announced the commencement of a voluntary, structured programme for control of Johne’s disease in Ireland. This development follows on from considerable work, in progress since 2010, by the Animal Health Ireland (AHI) Technical Working Group for Johne’s disease, under the chairmanship of Prof. Simon More…
This month’s herd milk recordings now see the inclusion of the CellCheck Farm Summary Report, which has been developed by ICBF and members of the CellCheck Technical Working Group. The report provides the farmer with a clear overview of how the herd is performing in relation to mastitis control. It…
Results to the end of February have been released by Animal Health Ireland for the approximately 514,000 BVD tissue sample results received by ICBF. As of 28th February, figures indicate that 0.8% gave a positive result on initial testing, with a further 0.08% giving an inconclusive result. 1.1% of samples…
The first month of the national compulsory BVD Eradication Programme has concluded with results for approximately 121,000 tissue samples being processed by ICBF. Results as of 31st January indicate that 0.78% gave a positive result with a further 0.1% giving an inconclusive result. 1.04% of samples received were empty. Calls …
4th December 2012 AHI is seeking to recruit a Laboratory Analyst to carry out duties associated with the national compulsory BVD eradication programme, which commences on January 1st. Further information on the post, including details of how to apply, is available in the attached document. The closing date for…
The new CellCheck Farm Summary Report was developed by ICBF and the CellCheck Technical Working Group. Available to all milk recording herds, the report will allow farmers to monitor the mastitis performance of their herds using the familiar ICBF star-rating system. The report shows several measures including herd SCC, recent…
The CostCheck Mastitis Calculator was launched today at the Teagasc National Dairy Conference. The CostCheck Calculator is the result of collaboration between CellCheck, the national mastitis programme, and Teagasc. Based on research conducted by Teagasc on the impact of mastitis on the profitability of Irish dairy farms, CostCheck is a…
Farmers have been turning out in force to attend the information meetings on the national compulsory BVD eradication programme. The objective of these events, which are coordinated by Animal Health Ireland on behalf of the BVD Implementation Group, is to inform farmers in relation to the disease and the national…
28/09/12 AHI and Animal Health and Welfare NI (AHWNI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the National Ploughing Championship this week. The Memorandum paves the way for close collaboration between the two organisations which have a similar structure and remit. Commenting on the signing, Joe O’Flaherty, CEO of AHI said:…
