Animal Health Ireland

Animal Health Ireland AHI will not become involved in the direct provision of on-farm animal health services, which will continue to be supplied by existing providers.

Animal Health Ireland provides the knowledge, education and coordination required to establish effective control programmes for non-regulated diseases of livestock. Its remit includes diseases and conditions of livestock which are endemic in Ireland, but which are not currently subject to regulation and coordinated programmes of control. Neither will it sponsor or promote the services provided to

livestock farmers by any individual commercial entity. AHI provides benefits to livestock producers and processors by providing the knowledge, education and coordination required to establish effective control programmes for non-regulated diseases of livestock. As an independent, science-driven organisation, AHI operates by the principle that Irish livestock farmers and the associated industry should have access to international best practice in herd health. To ensure that this is the case, advice provided by AHI is, wherever possible, subjected to international peer-review. In this way, the Board and Stakeholders of AHI are enabled to take decisions on the future direction of the Company, armed with the best possible information.

Bringing the sector together to drive better animal health outcomesLast week, Animal Health Ireland (AHI) brought our lo...
11/09/2026

Bringing the sector together to drive better animal health outcomes

Last week, Animal Health Ireland (AHI) brought our loyal stakeholders together at Backweston, to showcase the work being delivered by AHI to drive animal health improvements while supporting the continued development of a healthy, productive and sustainable sector.

Opening the meeting, AHI Chair James Lynch welcomed attendees before our Programme Managers outlined the significant progress being made across each of the AHI’s activity areas.

The afternoon turned the focus to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), beginning with a keynote introduction from Dr June Fanning, Chief Veterinary Officer at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The discussion brought together an expert panel to examine the role of collective action in tackling AMR and protecting the effectiveness of antibiotics for the future.

At AHI, collaboration turns knowledge into action. By bringing the sector together and combining expertise, evidence and practical experience, our programmes support healthier animals, improved welfare and productivity, and a more sustainable Irish agriculture sector.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Backweston and continues to play an active role in AHI’s programmes and our shared work to improve animal health in Ireland.

📸: Maria Kelly Photography

09/09/2026

Healthy hooves are an important part of a healthy dairy herd.

But what can you do to help prevent lameness in the first place?

Join us this September for "Healthy Hooves to Healthy Herds" and pick up practical tips you can put into action on your own farm.

📍 22 Sept – Ballyhaise, Cavan
📍 24 Sept – Ballyroan, Laois
🕚 11am

🔗 Full details available at www.animalhealthireland.ie/lameness-2026/

Could lameness be costing your herd more than you think?Lameness is estimated to cost the Irish dairy sector up to €145 ...
01/09/2026

Could lameness be costing your herd more than you think?

Lameness is estimated to cost the Irish dairy sector up to €145 million every year – and in a 100-cow herd with high levels of lameness, the cost could reach €8,750 annually.

This September, Animal Health Ireland, supported by Norbrook and Provita Animal Health, is bringing "Healthy Hooves to Healthy Herds" directly on farm.

📸: Maria Kelly

More information available at: www.animalhealthireland.ie/lameness-2026

28/08/2026

The rain is welcome – but could lungworm be on the way?

After weeks of dry weather, farmers will be glad to see some rain. But changing conditions can also bring an increased risk from lungworm (hoose) in cattle.

Lungworm can cause coughing, breathing difficulties and serious performance loss – and severe cases can develop quickly.

Stop the Cough before it’s too late.

Read more about lungworm and parasite control in our August Parasite Control Bulletin
https://animalhealthireland.ie/bulletins/august-2026-pc-bulletin/

19/08/2026

STOP THE COUGH

Hear from Aileen Sheehan and Philip O'Leary on how they deal with Pneumonia on their farm

Pneumonia can be devastating to any farmer whether you're breeding, selling or buying animals.
No one wants to lose an animal

Performance can be severely impacted therefore prevention is KEY

Visit www.animalhealthireland.ie for more information

16/08/2026

STOP THE COUGH

Another clip of our sit down with John Kingham of Tateetra & Rathmore Farms to speak about Weanling Mangement on the farm

Tateetra and Rathmore Farm is the biggest suckler farms in the country with over 500 cows Pneumonia prevention is key to the system

Here's a quick clip from the interview

Be sure to check out the full video on our website www.animalhealthireland.ie

or on YouTube

https://youtu.be/NR9ZcD6GQ94?si=AsDxuUl-ZIsz7Cjk

What a brilliant day at the Tullamore Show in the Sustainable Livestock Village! 🐄🐑A huge thank you to everyone who call...
14/08/2026

What a brilliant day at the Tullamore Show in the Sustainable Livestock Village! 🐄🐑

A huge thank you to everyone who called to our stand. It was great to meet so many farmers and have some great conversations about why Prevention is Profit. It plays key role in keeping animals healthy and farms productive.

We were also delighted to welcome Martin Heydon, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, to our stand. We really appreciate his continued support for the work of AHI and our mission to support healthier livestock and more sustainable farming.

Thanks again to everyone who stopped by — it was great to see you! 👏

11/08/2026

As part of our Stop The Cough series - we sat down with John Kingham of Tateetra & Rathmore Farms to speak about Pneumonia Prevention on the farm

Tateetra and Rathmore Farm is the biggest suckler farms in the country with over 500 cows Pneumonia prevention is key to the system

Here's a quick clip from the interview

Be sure to check out the full video on our website www.animalhealthireland.ie

or on YouTube

https://youtu.be/NR9ZcD6GQ94?si=AsDxuUl-ZIsz7Cjk

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