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England to trial bird flu vaccines in turkeys

The targeted trial will test the efficacy of the vaccine against the disease, which has significantly impacted captive and wild birds globally since 2020.

NEWS 7 March 2026

England to trial bird flu vaccines in turkeys

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Bluetongue: shackles to come off north-south live trade on Friday

Bluetongue: shackles to come off north-south live trade on Friday

NEWS 5 March 2026

Suspected bird flu case on poultry farm in Tyrone

Suspected bird flu case on poultry farm in Tyrone

NEWS 5 March 2026

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

NEWS 25 February 2026

Management: calf health is a priority at this stage of the season

Management: calf health is a priority at this stage of the season

Management: calf health is a priority at this stage of the season

MANAGEMENT 25 February 2026

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Bluetongue brings 60% of exporter's business to a halt

Bluetongue brings 60% of exporter's business to a halt

Ciarán Burke, an exporter in Sligo, was moving 150 cattle a week to Northern Ireland before cross-border movement restrictions came into play.

NEWS 10 February 2026

Two new bluetongue cases confirmed on Irish farms

Two new bluetongue cases confirmed on Irish farms

Sixth infection found in a bovine which 'had been in a number of counties during the possible infection period', minister confirms.

NEWS 10 February 2026

Bluetongue’s impact on live exports could soften this summer

Bluetongue’s impact on live exports could soften this summer

A reclassification of bluetongue will see EU member states turn away from attempting to eradicate the disease.

NEWS 10 February 2026

Farmers are pessimistic about TB eradication progress - study

Farmers are pessimistic about TB eradication progress - study

Farmers are "pessimistic" about the likelihood that TB would be eradicated in the next 10 years, a study has found.

NEWS 10 February 2026

Minister gets commitment from Bord Bia to improve farmer experience with audits

Minister gets commitment from Bord Bia to improve farmer experience with audits

Minister Heydon convened a meeting of key stakeholders on Friday in the wake of ongoing issues between the IFA and Bord Bia.

NEWS 10 February 2026

3,500 reactors valued above TB compensation ceilings

3,500 reactors valued above TB compensation ceilings

Some 3,500 reactors out of a total of just under 40,000 identified last year were valued above the Department's compensation ceilings.

NEWS 10 February 2026

Minister calls stakeholder meeting over Bord Bia debacle

Minister calls stakeholder meeting over Bord Bia debacle

Minister Heydon has said that the meeting will provide an opportunity for constructive dialogue between stakeholders.

NEWS 10 February 2026

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