Show Notes
Continuing the ‘Getting Winter Ready’ series, Catherine Egan is joined on this week’s Beef Edge by Animal Health Ireland’s, Dr. Natascha Meunier, to discuss preparing cattle for housing and maintaining good animal health through the winter.
Natascha discusses parasite control, dosing decisions, worms, liver fluke and lice, the role of faecal sampling, anthelmintic resistance, and practical steps farmers can take to support herd health during the housing period.
Further details are also available at: Autumn/Winter Seasonal Tips - Animal Health Ireland Winter dosing – a guide from the Future Beef team - Teagasc | Agriculture and Food Development Authority
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