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TB keeps Department secretary general awake at night
Anne O'Donoghue
There is a perception that TB is only spread by wildlife, when there are actually many factors, Department of Agriculture secretary general Brendan Gleeson said.
28 November 2024 Northern Ireland
NI chief vet outlines 'novel' plan for TB
The plan for wildlife intervention relies heavily on a research study done in Co Down, known as TVR
28 November 2024 Advertisers' anouncements
Be on your guard for scouring calves
Calf scour is the most common disease of dairy-bred calves, but by maximising immune function and minimising your calves’ exposure to the problem, you can make your rearing unit more resilient.
Concerns among Louth farmers around ‘untenable’ greenway - IFA
The IFA met senior officials from Louth County Council and highlighted the serious reservations and concerns of farmers over the proposed Dundalk to Carlingford greenway.
25 November 2024 News
BVD herd restrictions due in early 2025
New rules are being introduced in an attempt to finally rid NI of the disease
20 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Increased liver fluke risk in north and west, Department warns
The Department, in collaboration with Met Éireann, UCD, Teagasc and Animal Health Ireland, has advised farmers of the predicted risk of disease caused by liver fluke infection in livestock.
19 November 2024 News
HSA inspection campaign to focus on farmer health and wellbeing
HSA inspectors will be identifying and discussing the health risks associated with farming during this campaign and will be promoting the guidance and resources available.
15 November 2024 News
Welcome to the Dairy Dragons
The much-coveted Dairy Dragons returns with three companies vying for €50,000 in virtual cash.
13 November 2024 Dairy Day
Department raises risk-based cattle trading to curb TB
The Department has acknowledged that risk-based cattle trading controls would devalue impacted cattle.
13 November 2024 News
Farmers need answers on A5, MLAs told
Over 3,000 acres of land on 314 farms is set to be affected by the A5 road upgrade.
13 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Forest protection is a high priority
Department outlines procedures on reducing the risk of disease and pest damage to our trees and forests, writes Donal Magner
6 November 2024 Forestry
First autumn case of bird flu in UK
Commercial poultry have been free of the disease in Britain for much of 2024
6 November 2024 Northern Ireland