Late autumn marks a peak in 'tick season'

Ticks thrive in warm, humid conditions so Ireland’s climate lends itself nicely to encouraging their population to multiply

Tick-borne fever is caused by a bacteria called Anaplasma, it causes a list of clinical signs none of which are very specific.  

Sometimes in life, and especially in farming, things don’t quite go to plan, my trip to the ploughing didn’t quite go to plan. 

Between all things new build, farm jobs, and to be frank, pure exhaustion, I didn’t make it to Ratheniska, but I will be making it a two-day visit next year for certain.