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Poultry
US egg prices reach record high as bird flu hits production
Amy Forde
The cost of a dozen eggs has surged in the US, as bird flu outbreaks stall production.
16 February 2025 News
Cull of 64,000 birds following suspected bird flu case on Tyrone farm
The suspected case of avian influenza was reported near Dungannon and initial results suggest the presence of HPAI.
16 February 2025 News
'Iceberg diseases' causing thin ewes in healthy flocks, research shows
The information was presented on the 2025 Teagasc spring sheep webinar, where they showcased a survey of 104 thin ewes over 60 flocks in the region.
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
12 February 2025 Northern Ireland
Scanning time for autumn-calving suckler herds
Cows calving in early autumn should be settled back in-calf at this point. With a buoyant beef trade, scanning will flag up empty animals which may be better off cashed in.
21 January 2025 Management
Government must rigorously challenge EU-Mercosur deal – Harkin
A poor Mercosur deal will accomplish a culling of the national herd in one swoop.
9 December 2024 News
Tullamore Farm update: cattle coming in and rams going out
Shaun Diver gives an update on what has been happening on Tullamore Farm this week.
18 October 2024 Management
Record number of deer culled in 2023
The number of deer culled in 2023 is up 41% from the previous record set in 2022.
25 September 2024 News