Chanelle Animal Health

29/07/2026

Good animal health starts with the right information at the right time.

Farm Health First is a trusted knowledge hub offering practical, seasonal advice that farmers can use on farm.

Explore the website and sign up for updates:
https://www.farmhealthfirst.com/

27/07/2026

The new Farm Health First website is live! 🐄🐑

The new Farm Health First website brings useful information on gutworm, lungworm, coccidiosis, fluke, housing and other seasonal animal health challenges together in one place.

Visit the new Farm Health First website today.

Take a look at the new website:
https://www.farmhealthfirst.com/

23/07/2026

🏇 Win 2 Flexi Tickets to the Galway Races

Fancy a day at the Galway Races? We're giving one lucky winner 2 Flexi Tickets, so you can choose the day that suits you during Galway Races week.

To enter, simply sign up to the free Farm Health First newsletter using the link below.

As well as being entered into the draw, you'll receive practical seasonal animal health advice, parasite updates and expert insights to help keep your livestock healthy throughout the year.

👉 Enter here: https://mailchi.mp/chanellegroup/4063ao8nhj

⏰ Entries close at 11:59 pm on Sunday 26 July 2026.

The winner will be selected at random and contacted by email on Monday 27 July.

Best of luck! 🍀

Terms and conditions apply.

23/07/2026

🏇 Win 2 Flexi Tickets to the Galway Races

Fancy a day at the Galway Races?
We're giving one lucky winner 2 Flexi Tickets, so you can choose the day that suits you during Galway Races week.

To enter, simply sign up to the free Farm Health First newsletter using the link below.

As well as being entered into the draw, you'll receive practical seasonal animal health advice, parasite updates and expert insights to help keep your livestock healthy throughout the year.

👉 Enter here: https://mailchi.mp/chanellegroup/4063ao8nhj

⏰ Entries close at 11:59 pm on Sunday 26 July 2026.

The winner will be selected at random and contacted by email on Monday 27 July.

Best of luck! 🍀

Terms and conditions apply.

Win two flexible Galway Races tickets, valid on any day of race week. Sign up to the free Farm Health First newsletter for your chance to win and receive practical seasonal animal health advice direct to your inbox.

21/07/2026

You'll hear a lot about "responsible use" when it comes to worming cattle. Here's what it actually means in practice.

1. Treat based on need, not habit.
Work with your vet or SQP to understand your herd's parasite burden before you treat. Treating unnecessarily drives resistance.

2. Use the right option for the right animal.
Different parasites, different stages of infection, different animals. They don't all need the same approach.

3. Always dose to the heaviest animal in the group.
Underdosing is one of the main drivers of anthelmintic resistance. It's not a saving. It's a risk.

4. Keep records of what you use, when and why.
Good records help you and your vet make better decisions next season.

Responsible use protects your herd and the treatment options that all farmers depend on for years to come.

IE: speak to your vet. UK: speak to your vet or SQP.

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Use medicines responsibly.

17/07/2026

If you're treating your milking cows for worms, one of the most important things to check is the milk withdrawal period.

What a lot of dairy farmers don't realise is that there are worming options with zero milk withdrawal, meaning you can treat your milking cows without discarding a single drop.

It's worth asking your vet (IE) or vet/SQP (UK): what are my options for treating the milking herd with zero milk withdrawal? There are choices available, and the right one for your farm depends on your system, your herd and your parasite profile.

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15/07/2026

Every farm is different, and we want to make sure the content we share is actually useful to you.

What's the biggest parasite challenge on your dairy farm this summer? Drop your answer in the comments. And if there's something specific you'd like us to cover this summer, let us know!

13/07/2026

Lice and mites don't always look dramatic, but at high levels, they can affect your cows' performance more than you'd expect.

They disrupt the things cows need to be doing: eating properly, resting, ruminating. At high numbers, the performance hit is real, even if nothing looks obviously wrong.

Learn more on farmhealthfirst.com

09/07/2026

We're into July. Mid-season is when parasite pressure on pasture really starts to build.

If you answered yes to any of the first three, or no to the last, it's worth picking up the phone.
IE: speak to your vet.
UK: speak to your vet or SQP.

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Use medicines responsibly. Always seek advice from your vet or SQP.

07/07/2026

That figure isn't there to alarm you. It's there to help you plan.

When you add up reduced milk yield, condition loss, treatment costs and the knock-on effects on reproduction and herd performance, the numbers stack up quickly. Most of it is happening before you've even spotted the first cough.

*Source: Holzhauer et al., Veterinary Record, 2011.

farmhealthfirst.com

Use medicines responsibly. Always seek advice from your vet or SQP.