Vaccination

AHWNI is reminding farmers of the need to prevent BVD becoming an issue in their herds.

Farmers need to prevent BVD becoming an issue in their herds

UK holidaymakers have been issued a travel warning for the Caribbean, parts of Africa, Central and South America as yellow fever is on the rise. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Killer disease hits tourist hotspots

Alzheimer’s disease: New vaccine ‘could reduce or prevent’ impact of illness and ‘eliminate toxic cells’

Alzheimer’s disease: Scientists believe new vaccine offers ‘fresh hope

In this Centers for Disease Control and Prevention handout graphic, from 2003, symptoms of one of the first known cases of the monkeypox virus are shown on a patient's.(Photo: CDC/Getty Images)

UKHSA want to ‘eliminate’ monkeypox after WHO announcement

Changes to Covid-19 testing in Northern Ireland

Changes to Covid-19 testing in Northern Ireland

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Close the gate to respiratory problems with PRRS vaccination in your pigs

The Government is expected to announce a U-turn on mandatory Covid jabs for NHS staff (Photo: Getty Images)

Mandatory Covid jabs for NHS workers ‘to be scrapped’ amid staff shortage fears

There is evidence that Salmonella Dublin infection can increase in diagnoses during the Autumn season.

Salmonella Dublin – are the alarm bells ringing?

Business Development Group member, David Mitchell, brought along his prototype Fast Fencer to the evening for others to examine and discuss

Even calves need the right jab

A number of restrictions regarding the Games have been announced (Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images)

All the Covid rules for Tokyo Olympic Games

Sir Simon spoke of the prospect of a “much more normal future” (Photo: Getty Images)

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Covid restrictions may still be needed next winter despite the vaccine rollout -...

The benefits of early calf vaccination

Act in time to control pneumonia

BVD vaccination

BVD vaccination remains vital during Eradication Programme

(Photo: Pedro Vilela/Getty Images)

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A comprehensive vaccination program agreed in consultation with your vet will help to ensure a healthy productive herd.

Herd fertility and vaccination – challenges and perceptions

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Vaccinate now to prevent losses

Vaccines – What are they and how do they work?

Vaccination against the HPV virus, which causes most cervical cancers, began more than a decade ago (Photo: Shutterstock)

Cervical cancer could one day be wiped out by success of HPV vaccination program...

Good nutrition can maintain immunity and decrease the risk of pneumonia

Tips to help reduce the risk of calf pneumonia

Farmer loses five cattle to Botulism

Sheep on grass on the Cooley Peninsula.

Sheep abortion

"Tagging calves on a dairy farm in Co.Kilkenny."

Getting ready forthe breeding season

Flocks hit with Schmallenberg

Vaccines: what are they, how do they work, and how should you handle them
I want to approach this topic in two parts. The first being a general overview on vaccines, vaccine selection, storage and handling, and in the second part focusing on vaccine protocols using the example of vaccination against bovine respiratory disease (BRD).
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BDG members discussing sheep handling and EID systems

DAERA Management Notes: Beef and sheep

Control of calf scour - Seeing the bigger picture

Managing vaccinations

Tips for weaning suckler calves this autumn

Helping your stock breathe easy

Vaccination against endemic diseases such as IBR, Leptospirosis and BVD are important to preventative disease management

Stop vaccinating in haste, repent at leisure

Bluetongue: Vets and farmers urged to remain vigilant

Suckler producer Ivan Scott with his veterinary practitioner Joy Crawford, Lisburn Veterinary Clinic. Vaccination with Bovipast RSP to protect against pneumonia and with Bovilis IBR Marker Live to protect against IBR is a key part of Ivan's animal health plan.

Vaccination is key for Down suckler producer