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Animal Health IRL

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Animal Health Ireland provides knowledge, education & coordination required to establish effective control programmes for non-regulated diseases of livestock.

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FRS Training, in conjunction with Teagasc , Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Animal Health Ireland, are delivering the Best Practice in Milking course? If you want to further develop your milking skills, this course is for you. Limited spaces availble. Book Now at: bit.ly/43zzaVp

FRS Training, in conjunction with <a href="/teagasc/">Teagasc</a> , <a href="/agriculture_ie/">Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine</a>  and Animal Health Ireland, are delivering the Best Practice in Milking course? If you want to further develop your milking skills, this course is for you. Limited spaces availble. Book Now at: bit.ly/43zzaVp
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The Board of AHI have announced at its AGM, the appointment of former CVO Martin Blake to its Board. James Lynch, Chair, said “Martin’s veterinary and management expertise will be a great asset to AHI. Full press release here: bit.ly/4kM4Eyo

The Board of AHI have announced at its AGM,  the appointment of former CVO Martin Blake to its Board. James Lynch, Chair, said “Martin’s veterinary and management expertise will be a great asset to AHI. Full press release here: bit.ly/4kM4Eyo
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After the success of our Spring CalfCare roadshow, we’re back with a Summer CalfCare Series! In partnership with @Teagasc’s DairyBeef500, supported by Feed For Growth (Volac), your local co-ops & meat processors, we’re bringing FREE, no-registration-needed events! Don't miss out!

After the success of our Spring CalfCare roadshow, we’re back with a Summer CalfCare Series! In partnership with @Teagasc’s DairyBeef500, supported by Feed For Growth (Volac), your local co-ops &amp; meat processors, we’re bringing FREE, no-registration-needed events! Don't miss out!
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The Parasite Control TASAH is now available for equines! Vets can now complete: Stage 1 (online): portal.animalhealthireland.ie/PCTASAHEQS1/ Stage 2 (in-person): portal.animalhealthireland.ie/PCTASAHEQS2/ More info: animalhealthireland.ie/parasite-contr…

The Parasite Control TASAH is now available for equines!

Vets can now complete:
Stage 1 (online): portal.animalhealthireland.ie/PCTASAHEQS1/
Stage 2 (in-person): portal.animalhealthireland.ie/PCTASAHEQS2/
More info: animalhealthireland.ie/parasite-contr…
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One week to go! We're hitting the road for our Summer CalfCare Series with Teagasc's #DairyBeef500 & Volac’s Feed for Growth – bringing practical, no-fuss calf care advice to your doorstep. Events start at 7pm followed by refreshments. No booking needed. See you there!

One week to go!

We're hitting the road for our Summer CalfCare Series with <a href="/teagasc/">Teagasc</a>'s #DairyBeef500 &amp; Volac’s Feed for Growth – bringing practical, no-fuss calf care advice to your doorstep.

Events start at 7pm followed by refreshments. No booking needed.

See you there!
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The Best Practice in Milking Course is delivered in conjunction with FRS Farm Services, Animal Health IRL, and Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The next course is taking place in Fermoy, Co. Cork; Roscrea, Co. Tipperary; and Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan. Book your place bit.ly/3G8KJbb

The Best Practice in Milking Course is delivered in conjunction with <a href="/frsfarmservices/">FRS Farm Services</a>, <a href="/animalhealthire/">Animal Health IRL</a>, and <a href="/agriculture_ie/">Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine</a>. 
The next course is taking place in Fermoy, Co. Cork; Roscrea, Co. Tipperary; and Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan.
Book your place bit.ly/3G8KJbb
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We’re in the green hills of East Donegal tonight for a Teagasc Animal Health IRL Dairy Beef farm walk on the farm of Gareth Peoples in Carrigans, Co. Donegal. Freisian bullock dairy beef system finishing at 24 months at 320kg carcass weight. Irish Farmers Journal FJ Beef

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The first CalfCare Summer event kicked off yesterday on Gareth Peoples’ farm in Donegal – huge thanks to all who came, helped, and promoted! Special thanks to FoyleFoodGroup for the food truck & burgers. Next stop: Dawn Meats Demonstration Farms Fethard, Tipperary E91 E0X3 tonight at 7pm!

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Our second Summer CalfCare event was a big success in Tipperary yesterday evening! Huge thanks to Dawn Meats Demonstration Farms for hosting and supplying great catering beforehand! Next stop: ABP Demo Farm tonight at 7PM — see you there! FeedForGrowth Teagasc #CalfCare2025

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Another fantastic CalfCare event yesterday evening at the ABPDemoFarm. Thanks to all who came and to ABP for the great hospitality! Don't miss our final event tonight at 7pm on Irvine Allen's Farm, Williamstown, Co Westmeath - N37 T327. See you there! Teagasc

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Don't forget our final CalfCare event takes place this evening at 7pm on Irivine Allen's farm in Williamstown, Co. Westmeath N37 T327

Don't forget our final CalfCare event takes place this evening at 7pm on Irivine Allen's farm in Williamstown, Co. Westmeath N37 T327
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Despite the rain, our fourth and final CalfCare event of 2025 was a huge success! Huge thanks to Irvine Allen for hosting us, all who braved the elements to attend and to Kepak for arranging and supplying the catering. Roll on 2026 events! Teagasc Kepak FeedForGrowth

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Huge thanks to all who made our first CalfCare Summer Series a success – host farmers, demo farms, Teagasc, FeedForGrowth, processors & all who attended! Missed it? Catch up with resources here bit.ly/4nv8leb Kepak ABPDemoFarm Dawn Meats Demonstration Farms FoyleFoodGroup

Huge thanks to all who made our first CalfCare Summer Series a success – host farmers, demo farms, <a href="/teagasc/">Teagasc</a>, <a href="/FeedForGrowth/">FeedForGrowth</a>, processors &amp; all who attended! Missed it? Catch up with resources here bit.ly/4nv8leb

<a href="/KepakGroup/">Kepak</a> <a href="/ABPDemoFarm/">ABPDemoFarm</a> <a href="/DawnDemoFarms/">Dawn Meats Demonstration Farms</a> <a href="/foylefoodgroup/">FoyleFoodGroup</a>
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Michelle McGrath, AHI Hoof HealthCheck Programme Manager, Minister Noel Grealish, and Dr. Muireann Conneely, Senior Research Teagasc launched the Sound Cow Innovation Programme (SCIP) EIP today at the Teagasc Moorepark Open Day, along with members of the Hoof HealthCheck TWG.

Michelle McGrath, AHI Hoof HealthCheck Programme Manager, Minister Noel Grealish, and Dr. Muireann Conneely, Senior Research Teagasc launched the Sound Cow Innovation Programme (SCIP) EIP today at the <a href="/teagasc/">Teagasc</a> Moorepark Open Day, along with members of the Hoof HealthCheck TWG.
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We had a great day yesterday at the Teagasc Moorepark Open Day! Huge thanks to all who stopped by. Johne's disease & Lameness topped our suggestion boxes, followed by CalfCare & CellCheck. Thanks to Minister Noel Grealish for launching our new SCIP lameness prevention programme.

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Approx 1 in 10 Irish dairy cows is lame at any one time, with levels rising to over 30% in some herds! At #Moorepark25 a series of Lameness videos was officially launched by Minister Noel Grealish. The videos aim to help farmers tackle lameness in cows bit.ly/401CMys

Approx 1 in 10 Irish dairy cows is lame at any one time, with levels rising to over 30% in some herds! At #Moorepark25 a series of Lameness videos was officially launched by Minister Noel Grealish. The videos aim to help farmers tackle lameness in cows bit.ly/401CMys
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Our July bulletins are now available. This month we cover dealing with current challenges in the parlour, the importance of foot bathing cows correctly and controlling the spread of Johne's disease on an infected farm. To find out more, click here: bit.ly/44ApnP8

Our July bulletins are now available. This month we cover dealing with current challenges in the parlour, the importance of foot bathing cows correctly and controlling the spread of Johne's disease on an infected farm. To find out more, click here: bit.ly/44ApnP8
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Lameness in dairy cows affects both welfare and productivity. It can be infectious or non-infectious. Check out AHI’s new Hoof HealthCheck video series to learn more: youtu.be/g6FklKnM270?si…