Patrick Donohoe

Longford @IFAmedia County AGM tonight in @longfordrugby clubhouse. @PMDonohoe guest speaker with Indepth presentation with Q&A mainly concentrated on BVD. Honorary Life Membership to Maire Flynn and JJ Farrell cup to Mervyn Waters for service to the county during the year.

Editorial: final hard yards for BVD eradication farmersjournal.ie/viewpoints/vie…

AHI hopeful compensation rates for BVD positive calves can rise agriland.ie/farming-news/a…

Another great crowd at the Deacon's CalfCare Event today. Thanks Clifford & Harry for hosting us and to all attendees. Thanks to @tirlan_ and @KepakGroup for helping with organising this event. @FeedForGrowth @teagasc #calfcare #animalhealthireland #teagasc #feedforgrowth

Our CalfCare Event scheduled for tomorrow, 10th of December will go ahead as planned on Clifford and Harry Deacon's farm from 11.00am. We look forward to seeing you there! @teagasc @FeedForGrowth @tirlan_ #AnimalHealthIreland #CalfCare #Teagasc #FeedForGrowth #calfhealth

Huge congratulations to all recipients of a CellCheck Award at last night's Milking For Quality Awards in the Killashee Hotel, particularly to the CellCheck Champion from each co-op. We would like to thank our sponsors FBD and Ornua for their support in making the night such a success, and our Guests of Honour, Mary Sadlier from Coole Swan and Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon. We would also like to congratulate our own Dr. Finola McCoy on receiving the first inaugural AHI CellCheck Leadership in Herd Health Award. #cellcheckawards #milkingforquality #AnimalHealthIreland #irishdairy #FBD #Ornua

As part of the Sound Cow Innovation Programme (SCIP) EIP, we recently held mobility scoring training for our pilot farmers. Thanks to James Wilson from @MapOfAg for providing the training. A key focus of the training was how early detection and prompt effective treatment will improve response to treatment and reduce the rate of chronically and severely lame cows over time. To find out more about the SCIP programme and view our lameness video series, go to animalhealthireland.ie/SCIP #animalhealthireland #ahi #lameness #lamenessprevention #hoofhealthcheck #SustainableFarming @capnetworkire

Our CellCheck 'Top 10 Tips' webinar was a huge success yesterday. Over 450 people registered for the event, and there was fantastic audience engagement. Huge thanks to Frank O'Sullivan and David and Laura Hannon for joining us and speaking about their own journey with Selective Dry Cow Therapy. If you missed the webinar, you can view it here: youtu.be/2B7kZWNg5ng?si… #cellcheck #animalhealthireland #mastitis #dairyfarming #healthycows #MilkQuality #DryPeriod #SustainableFarming

Animal Health Ireland are currently hiring for the role of CellCheck Programme Manager. The closing date for applications is Friday, 21st November, 2025.

To accompany our recently launched booklet "Top 10 Tips for a Successful Dry Period", Animal Health Ireland have developed a series of short videos, which outline how mistakes made now can have lasting consequences. An unsuccessful drying off process can lead to higher mastitis levels, lower milk yields, and compromised animal welfare. View the full playlist here: bit.ly/47DAcBC #animalhealthireland #CELLCHECK #dairyfarming #MastitisControl #DryPeriod #MilkQuality #healthycows #sustainablefarming

Top 10 Tips for a Successful Dry Period — a practical, science-based booklet to improve herd health and milk quality. Free webinar for farmers, vets & advisors 🗓️ Wed, 12 Nov @ 11am More info at: bit.ly/4oUgOaD #AnimalHealthIreland #CellCheck #DryPeriod #MilkQuality

AHI is pleased to announce the CellCheck Milking For Quality Awards for 2025. 500 dairy farm families will be recognised at the annual Awards, coordinated by AHI, on the 27th of November for their commitment to herd health excellence. #CellCheckAwards #irishagriculture

AHI met Minister Martin Heydon to discuss continued collaboration on livestock health and welfare. AHI highlighted major progress, especially in the BVD Eradication Programme - BVD-positive herds have fallen from 11,000 to under 200. Thanks to the Minister for his strong support.

🕰️ An NFL game lasts over 3 hours. 🏈 The ball is in play for about 11 minutes, yet it was one of the best sports events I’ve attended in Ireland. The NFL has perfected the matchday experience! My piece in @IndoSport on why Irish events should improve👇

With the weaning season in full swing and following on from our successful Weanling Week series, we have practical tips on making sure weanlings stay healthy this winter.

An excellent day at the #TullamoreShow yesterday. Huge interest in all areas of the AHI work but especially in the importance and the benefits of effective parasite control. Pleased to welcome Tánaiste @SimonHarrisTD and we acknowledge his support for AHI.

When I worked in RTÉ, Joey would sometimes text to ask for DVDs of games. Once I met him at the Showgrounds and asked if he was making a showreel to get a move (he wouldn’t have needed one). No, he said, just wanted to learn to edit video and posted me a 15min supercut of flicks

🎄Cows and Christmas!🐄 Here's a short video of Co Monaghan liquid milk supplier Martin McElearney on what his routine for Christmas Day is. Martin is also the new @IFAmedia Dairy Cttee Chairperson. Happy Christmas from Lakeland Dairies - we hope you've a safe and healthy one.

@DeclanLeePR I don't think that's the Toy Show, Declan.

When you’ve hit the #LateLateToyShow prinks a little too hard

Robert Troy from Fianna Fáil speaking to Patrick Donohoe with his election to the 34th Dáil to be confirmed on Sunday evening. Robert Troy is disappointed with the party's failure to return a second TD. #ge24 #SSNSGE24 #LongfordWestmeath #shannonside