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Overhaul of TB measures proposed
Caitríona Morrissey
The Department of Agriculture has proposed a suite of measures aimed at reducing TB. WE analyse the implications for farmers on the ground if these proposals were adopted.
2 April 2025 Buildings
Ensuring sufficient water supplies this grazing season
Several factors feed in to the sizing of water troughs and a clean, fresh water supply is essential for all stock types.
1 April 2025 News
BVD testing support increased to €3.50/calf
After Ireland reduced the incidence of BVD in 2024, Minister Heydon said that his Department is aiming to eradicate the disease.
New €22m National Sheep Welfare Scheme opens
The Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon announced the scheme on Monday which has a budget of €22 million and is a continuation and expansion of a similar scheme that operated in 2024.
31 March 2025 News
Agri jobs: manager required for Galway farm calving over 200 cows
There are a number of job on offer across the dairy industry this week.
29 March 2025 News
Department TB rationale and funding proposals are ‘shambolic’ – IFA
The proposals, including herds with multiple TB reactors being unable to sell cows freely for three years after being deemed clear of the disease, were put to the TB forum meeting on Wednesday.
28 March 2025 News
Department 'greatly exaggerating' impact of animal movements on TB - IFA
North Cork IFA hosted a meeting on TB in Corrin Mart, Fermoy on Thursday night 27 March.
28 March 2025 News
Worrying increase in calves with BVD
The recent results of the Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) National Eradication Programme paint a worrying picture with a significant jump in the number of BVD-positive calves identified.
26 March 2025 News
Longford students launch product to assist with dosing cattle
Idea for product was developed after one of the girls noticed her father struggling to manage both a dosing gun and a bottle while treating cattle.
24 March 2025 News
Bird flu confirmed in single sheep in UK
The confirmation marks the first time a sheep has tested positive for the virus, but it has been previously found in dairy cows in the US.
24 March 2025 News
Eight new bluetongue cases in England over past week
The eight cases represent a total of 18 bluetongue-3 positive cattle tested due to pre-movement controls or birth defects.
19 March 2025 News
Martbids Database: live exporters drive the trade
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.
19 March 2025 Markets