August 2010
managing dry cows to optimise udder health – part ii:
monitoring and measuring dry period performance.
A J Bradley1,2 and M J Green2
1 Quality Milk Management Services Ltd, Unit 1, Lodge Hill Industrial Park, Station Road, Westbury-sub-
Mendip, Nr Wells, Somerset, BA5 1EY. UK.
2 University of Nottingham, School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, Sutton Bonington Campus, Sutton
Bonington, Leicestershire, LE12 5RD. UK.
July 2010
Control of Verocytotoxigenic E. coli in ruminant animals
Geraldine Duffy, Head, Food Safety Department, Teagasc, Ashtown, Dublin 15
June 2010
Bio-security on equine holdings in Ireland
Equine health and welfare has suffered severely in recent times as a result of the economic crisis. It is tempting for horse owners to cut back on areas such as horse health and routine husbandry, in an effort to ease the financial burden of horse ownership. However, as Jessica Johnson and Vivienne Duggan report, the importance of maintaining a high standard of horse health should not be under-estimated
May 2010
Paramphistomum – a brief review
De Waal T
UCD School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin
4, Ireland
April 2010
Bio-security on equine holdings in Ireland
Equine health and welfare has suffered severely in recent times as a result of the economic crisis. It is tempting for horse owners to cut back on areas such as horse health and routine husbandry, in an effort to ease the financial burden of horse ownership. However, as Jessica Johnson and Vivienne Duggan report, the importance of maintaining a high standard of horse health should not be under-estimated
March 2010
Cobalt sulphate poisoning in ruminants
Ger Murray
Veterinary Research Officer, Athlone RVL, Coosan, Athlones
February 2010
Investigating penetrating injuries of the equine hoof
Beltman ME, Self I and Duane M , offer vets practical approaches to caudal
epidural anaesthesia and epidural sedation for flank and other surgeries in
ruminants
January 2010
The use of epidurals in cattle
Beltman ME, Self I and Duane M , offer vets practical approaches to caudal
epidural anaesthesia and epidural sedation for flank and other surgeries in
ruminants
December 2009
Equine corneal ulcers
Natasha Mitchell offers an insight into equine corneal ulcers and gives
practitioners advice on performing an examination
November 2009
Production disease in Ireland:surveys of incidence and culling rates
Strategies for recognition of cows at risk of production diseases and
appropriate prevention systems should be a priority in addressing
production, writes Martin Kavanagh. Here, he outlines a number of surveys
that reflect the current national incidence rates of disease and the range of
incidence across the number of respondents
October 2009
Patterns of infection with BVD virus in laboratory submissions
Ronan O’Neill, Betty Wilson, Carmel Regan, Emily Connaghan and Jean Mooney
Virology Division, Central Veterinary Research Laboratory, Backweston Campus, Stacumny Lane, Celbridge, Co.Kildare
September 2009
Reducing risk: biosecurity on dairy farms
Riona Sayers, BSc, MAnSc, DipPM, MVB.
Teagasc Dairy Production Research Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork, Ireland
August 2009
Investigation of acute colic in the adult horse
Jill Bryan, Florent David, Vivienne Duggan
University Veterinary Hospital, University College Dublin E-mail: jill.bryan@ucd.ie
July 2009
Management of wounds in horses
Clodagh Kearney, Luanne Hunt, Florien Jenner
University Veterinary Hospital, University College Dublin
June 2009
Implementing effective milk quality programmes
Pamela Ruegg, DVM, MPVM
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI, USA
Mastitis is a significant animal health issue and the cause of economic loss to the dairy industry today. Pamela Ruegg looks at a number of mastitis control programmes
May 2009
Ovine abortion: an overview
Erin J Williams 1 and James O’Donovan 2
1 School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Sciences Centre, University
College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
2 Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Regional Veterianry Laboratory, Athlone, Co.Westmeath, Ireland
Chlamydophila abortus and Toxoplasma gondii are the two leading causes
of ovine abortion in Ireland, resulting in substantial losses to the sheep
industry and posing a threat to human health. Surveillance and rapid
reliable diagnosis of C. abortus or T. gondii infection is critical so that
control measures may be put in place.
This article provides an overview of the transmissions and pathogenesis of
these infections, and examines the emerging diagnostic techniques currently
being developed
April 2009
Developing active dairy herd management in practice
Chris Watson MA, VetMB, MRCVS demonstrates a system for managing dairy in an active and continuous on-going cycle for the committed cattle practitioner
March 2009
The end of the identity crisis? Advances in biometric markers for animal identification
Gonzales Barron U, Butler F, McDonnell K and Ward S Biosystems Engineering, UCD School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4
February 2009
An update on calf diarrhoea – part 2: Prevention
Ingrid Lorenz
UCD School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, E-mail: Ingrid.Lorenz@ucd.ie
January 2009
An update on calf diarrhoea Part 1: Pathophysiology and treatment
Ingrid Lorenz
UCD School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4 E-mail: ingrid.lorenz@ucd.ie
December 2008
Duty of care
Equine veterinary surgeon Liam Kearns MVB MRCVS, of the Three Counties Equine Hospital, Gloucestershire, examines the role of a duty vet at equine competitions.
November 2008
Safe handling of large animals: Part II
Temple Grandin, Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University, has over 30 years of experience in handling large animals. In the second of two articles, Dr Grandin continues her review of current research alongside findings from her own extensive practical experience.
October 2008
Safe handling of large animals: Part I
Temple Grandin, Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University, has over 30 years of experience in handling large animals. In a two-part report, she presents research findings on the subject, combined with her own extensive practical experience with handling large animals on farms, at zoos and in slaughter plants throughout the United States, Canada, and other countries.
September 2008
Working with organic farm clients to protect animal health
Organic Advisor Eveline Gill looks at what input veterinary practitioners can have in helping their farm clients enter the world of organic farming.
August 2008
An investigation into bluetongue
Veterinary Ireland has recently held further discussions with representatives of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, in relation to the threat of bluetongue being introduced to Ireland. During the summer months, when the risk is higher, it is important the veterinary practitioners pay particular attention to the clinical signs of the disease. The Department has now updated it’s Bluetongue Information Leaflet for Veterinary Practitioners and the content of this article has been drawn from it for the information of IVJ readers.
July 2008
The role of ultrasonography as an adjunct to clinical examination in sheep practice
Phil Scott, Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies,
University of Edinburgh, Easter Bush, Roslin, Midlothian, EH25 9RG, Scotland, UK
June 2008
Reproductive management of dairy cows: A review (part II)
Michael G Diskin,
Animal Production Research Centre, Teagasc, Mellows Campus, Athenry, Co. Galway
In the second of two articles on the the role of management factors in herd reproductive performance, the importance of conception rate failure is reviewed.
May 2008
Reproductive management of dairy cows: A review (part I)
Michael G. Diskin, Animal Production Research Centre, Teagasc, Mellows Campus, Athenry, Co. Galway
In the first of two articles on the the role of management factors in herd reproductive performance, the importance of early resumption of ovulation and excellent oestrous detection efficiency are reviewed.
April 2008
The role of ultrasonography as an adjunct to clinical examination in cattle practice
Phil Scott, Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, Veterinary Field Station, Easter Bush, Roslin, Midlothian EH25 9RG, Scotland, UK
March 2008
Uterine disease in dairy cows: Classification, diagnosis and key roles for veterinarians
Aspinas Chapwanya, Comparative Immunology Group, School of Biochemistry and Immunology, Trinity College, Dublin 2
February 2008
Exotic viral diseases and the current threat to the Irish equine population
Vivienne Duggan MVB DACVIM PhD DECEIMEquine Medicine Team, University Veterinary Hospital, School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
January 2008
Tracking zoonotic pathogens from farm to fork
Geraldine Duffy, Head of Food Safety Department, Teagasc, Ashtown, Dublin 15.
December 2007
Stunting in cattle on three farms associated with calfhood disease
John P. Moriarty1, Donal P. Toolan1, Michael J. Casey2, James Barry1 and James G. McLaughlin3
November 2007
The tuberculin test - A safe means to test a cattle population for bovine tuberculosis
Margaret Good1, Isabella Higgins2 and Peter Maher1.1 Department of Agriculture & Food, Kildare St., Dublin 2.2 Centre for Veterinary Epidemiology and Risk Analysis, School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4.
October 2007
Fluke: A burgeoning problem
After a warm and very wet summer, Susan McKay says it’s time to look again at liver fluke control.
September 2007
The decline in dairy herd fertility – challenges for the veterinary profession
In the last of our series looking at fertility in Irish dairy herds, Teagasc veterinary researcher Dr John F. Mee, Teagasc, Moorepark Dairy Production Research Centre, Fermoy, Co. Cork, examines the role of the practitioner.
August 2007
An introduction to practice-based veterinary clinical research
Dr Peter D. Cockcroft1 and Dr Mark A Holmes21 Cambridge Expert VETS, 14 Chapmans Drive , Cambourne, Cambridge CB23 6AD, UK2 Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge CB3 0ES, UK
July 2007
Improving bovine fertility: look again at ultrasonography
Giovanni Gnemmi, European Veterinary Specialist in Bovine Health ManagementVia Cadolini 9, Fr. Cuzzago, 28803 Premosello Chiovenda, Italy
June 2007
Improving dairy herd fertility through genetic selection
Dr Francis Kearney, Irish Cattle Breeding Federation, Highfield House, Shinagh, Bandon, Co. Cork.
In a continuation of our series looking at fertility in the dairy herd, ICBF geneticist Dr Francis Kearney looks at the role of breeding programmes and genetic selection.
May 2007
Nutrition and fertility in dairy cows
F.J. Mulligan1, L. O’Grady1, V.P. Gath1, D.A., Rice2 and M.L. Doherty1
1School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary MedicineUniversity College, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
2Nutrition Services International, Randalstown, Co. Antrim, Northern IrelandPoor fertility is an important problem for Irish dairy herds and, over the coming months, the IVJ will ask experts from across the country to address the issue. This edition features the effects of nutrition.
April 2007
The high SCC herd - a guide to mastitis investigation
Luke O’Grady
Herd Health Group, UCD School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine,
University College Dublin
March 2007
Enrichment of omega-3 fatty acids and CLA in beef by diet modification
Aidan P. Moloney PhD
Teagasc, Grange Beef Research Centre, Dunsany, Co. Meath, Ireland
February 2007
Digital dermatitis - research and control
Roger Blowey
Wood Veterinary Group, 125 Bristol Road, Quedgeley, Gloucester GL2 4NB, UK
January 2007
Strategies for preventing anthelminthic resistance
Frank O’Sullivan
Chair of the Veterinary Ireland Animal Health Committee
Peadar Ó Scanaill
Chair of the Veterinary Ireland Animal Remedies Committee
December 2006
Production diseases of the transition cow:Milk fever and subclinical hypocalcaemia
Finbar Mulligan1, Luke O’Grady1, Desmond Rice2 and Michael Doherty1
1 School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
1 Nutrition Services International, Randalstown, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland
November 2006
Molecular genetics – the future for animal breeding
Kieran Meade
October 2006
Mycoplasmas in adult cattle: Bugs worth bothering about?
Nicholas, R.A.J., Ayling, R.D., Woodger, N., Wessells, M. E. and Houlihan, M.G.
Veterinary Laboratories Agency, UK
September 2006
Production diseases of the transition cow:Body condition score and energy balance
Finbar Mulligan1, Luke O’Grady1, Desmond Rice2 and Michael Doherty1
1 School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
2 Nutrition Services International, Randalstown, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland
August 2006
Basic mastitis bacteriology: untangling the pathogens
Colin Mason
July 2006
Doping and drug detection times in horses: New data for therapeutic agents
Dr Tom Barragry
School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
June 2006
An introduction to the ICBF animal events database
Damien J. Barrett1 and Andrew Cromie2
1 Centre for Veterinary Epidemiology and Risk Analysis, School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
2 Irish Cattle Breeding Federation, Shinagh, Bandon, Co. Cork, Ireland
May 2006
The economic impact of Johne’s disease in an Irish dairy herd: A case study
Damien J. Barrett1, Margaret Good2, Martin Hayes3 and Simon J. More1
1 Centre for Veterinary Epidemiology and Risk Analysis, School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
2 Department of Agriculture and Food, Agriculture House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
3 Department of Agriculture and Food, District Veterinary Office, Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland
April 2006
Brucellosis in cattle in ireland 1998-2005: Progress towards eradication continues
Michael Sheahan1, Garry O’ Hagan1, Seamus Power2, and Kevin Kenny3
1 Department of Agriculture and Food, Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
2 Blood Testing Laboratory, Model Farm Road, Cork, Ireland
3 Central Veterinary Research Laboratory, Abbotstown, Dublin 15, Ireland
March 2006
Bovine tuberculosis eradication in Ireland
Margaret Good
Department of Agriculture and Food, Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
February 2006
MRSA in domestic animals – an update
Finola Leonard
School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
January 2006
Oral fluid therapy for cows
DJ Renney
