The National Beef Welfare Scheme was recently announced by the Minister for Agriculture, Martin Heydon. Under the scheme, beef farmers will be able to access funding to implement some measures on the farm to improve animal health and productivity. This scheme follows on from previous schemes where animal health measures were funded on Irish suckler […]

Salmonella is a significant zoonotic pathogen that risks both animal and human health. In cattle, Salmonella infections can lead to enteritis, systemic disease, and significant economic losses due to decreased productivity and increased veterinary care costs. The Salmonella antibody ELISA test is a valuable diagnostic tool for detecting antibodies in various animal species, helping to […]

Mannheimia haemolytica is a significant pathogen in cattle, primarily associated with respiratory disease, particularly bovine respiratory disease (BRD). This bacterium can cause severe clinical symptoms, leading to substantial economic losses in the cattle industry due to decreased productivity and increased veterinary costs. Using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to detect antibodies against Mannheimia haemolytica offers […]