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Dairy
'Brave steps' needed on TB - Lakeland Dairies meets Minister Heydon
James Hanly
Lakeland Dairies’ chair Niall Matthews sat down with Minister Heydon and spoke about the issues that affect its farm families.
2 April 2025 News
Radical TB plan floated by Department
Major changes to the TB testing programme, the rules relating to animal movements and to disease compensation are included in the Department's plan.
2 April 2025 News
Overhaul of TB measures proposed
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.
IFA slams 'shambolic' TB Forum proposals
Some of the measures put forward in an attempt to curb the spread of the disease propose a clampdown on cow sales from high-risk herds, increased blood testing and reduced compensation.
2 April 2025 News
Farmer views: skin test not 'fit for purpose'
Farmers who attended IFA's TB meeting in Corrin Mart, Fermoy last week aired their concerns around the current spread of TB.
2 April 2025 News
Editorial: TB stalemate
Managing this disease is costing farmers north and south endless millions, and is also causing significant stress and mental fatigue.
2 April 2025 Viewpoints
AFBI chief ‘cautious’ on new bovine TB test
Work on a new bovine TB test in England centres around the ability to test vaccinated cattle.
2 April 2025 Northern Ireland
TB rates in NI off to a bad start in 2025
The latest TB statistics for January 2025 have been published by DAERA.
2 April 2025 Northern Ireland
TB prevention product scoops top prize at MTU awards
The MTU prize for innovation showcase and award ceremony took place on Thursday 27 March at the Bishopstown Campus, where student entrepreneurs presented their inventions and business ideas.
2 April 2025 News
News Podcast: mart trade, anger over TB proposals and designations
On this week’s podcast, the IFA reacts to “shambolic” TB proposals, planning under way for nature restoration plan and booming trade in marts.
28 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 proposal to curb cow sales to stem TB spread
The Department has also proposed the “mandatory disclosure” of TB herd risk category at the point of sale for all sales.
27 March 2025 News