Sheep

Veterinary practitioner Ronan Gallagher talks about his home flock and how he uses Heptavac P plus

A World of protection ‘Ovilis Vaccines’

Sheep farmers and veterinarians need to work together to determine the best vaccination regime for the farm’s economic well-being. To reach this end, more than just the best vaccines are required. Sheep production and the reduction of disease is vital to ensure the successful operation of sheep farming in Ireland. Ovilis offers veterinary surgeons, farmers and sheep flocks a whole world of protection. The very best vaccines as part of a complete health management system, support services, continuous education and knowledge.

Increasing sheep production

Infectious diseases of sheep are responsible for reduced productivity and consequent economic losses in the sheep production industry. Ovilis vaccines provide comprehensive protection against sheep diseases reducing economic losses.

Supporting sheep vets

MSD Animal Health built this webpage for sheep farmers and veterinarians. The disease section focuses on economically significant diseases in the sheep industry, the vaccines section provides solutions to prevent these diseases and the news section focuses on relevant happenings on infectious diseases.

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Sheep Video

Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a 900-cow dairy farm
At Lisbeg Dairies in Co. Galway, Sarah Bourns and her husband Chris run a busy spring-calving system, milking just over 900 crossbred cows. Calf health has always been a key focus on the farm, particularly following a pneumonia outbreak a few years ago. “Young calves were going off their milk, running high temperatures and coughing, … Read more
Tackling calf pneumonia from day zero in county Wicklow
Peter Ryan runs a 230 dairy cow herd alongside his parents on their farm outside Wicklow town, operating a predominantly grass-based, spring-calving system. A few years ago, pneumonia was an issue with his calves, particularly between two to six weeks of age. “They were getting temperatures, going off their milk, and even scouring. We also … Read more
Technology for Profit competition #TimeForTech
We’re looking for Irelands most innovative dairy farmers! #TimeforTech Following the success of our Prevention for Profit campaign we’re excited to launch the “Technology for Profit” competition for 2025.