Sycamore Poisoning in Horses

Traditionally, horse owners have been aware of the dangers of poisonous plants such as ragwort and yew trees.

Bluetongue Virus (BTV)

Bluetongue is a viral disease of most domestic and wild ruminants such as cattle, sheep, goats, deer etc. Bluetongue virus (BTV) does not infect humans. 

The information for this article was derived from an article by Zintl et al which appeared in the Veterinary Ireland Journal in 2017.

Hoose/Lungworm (Dictyocaulus Viviparous)

Introduction: Lungworm infection or hoose is one of the most important respiratory diseases of cattle in Ireland. 

Avian Influenza in Ireland

Avian influenza refers to the disease caused by infection with avian influenza (bird flu) Type A viruses.

Babesiosis/Redwater

“Red water” or Babesiosis is a disease caused by Babesia spp. a protozoan parasite (apicompelxa) which infects erythrocytes.