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Northern Ireland
Much work still to do on latest TB plan
David Wright
A constant stream of reports, reviews and research papers have been produced on TB
16 April 2025 Careers
‘My job takes me straight to the horse’s mouth’
Equine dentist Casey Phair fought tooth and nail to earn her qualification...and it’s paying off now.
16 April 2025 Pigs
Pig biosecurity database proving its value - Teagasc
Inputting the results of on-farm pig biosecurity reviews into a database is keeping the sector prepared to prevent disease, the head of pig development at Teagasc said.
Embryo transfer, synchronisation and sexed semen use in the suckler herd
A special webinar by Teagasc on the use of the latest breeding technologies in the suckler herd took place last week. Adam Woods writes.
9 April 2025 Breeding & health
€8m biosecurity advisory service for animal health launched
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon announced €8.2m in funding for the service on Friday which will aim to support farmers to assess and implement biosecurity measures in their farms.
4 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.
2 April 2025 News
Helping horses when they need it the most
What does it take to provide top-couch care to critically sick mares and foals? Helen Sharp talks to three of the dedicated vets at Anglesey Lodge Equine Hospital.
26 March 2025 Breeding
Beef Management: rearing calves, turnout and vaccinations
Adam Woods takes a look at some of the detail around rearing dairy calves, a smooth turnout and keeping vaccinations up to date.
5 March 2025 Management
The three Ps of calving a cow: preparation, patience and progress
Adam Woods takes a look at some tips around calving cows and being prepared for a busy calving season.
2 March 2025 Animal Health
Tullamore Farm: large number of heifer calves born
Adam Woods has the latest update on Tullamore Farm and how calving is progressing.
19 February 2025 Management
Vet warns spring calvers about Schmallenberg risk
Early lambing sheep flocks across Northern Ireland experienced a sharp rise in abortions and malformations due to the virus.
12 February 2025 Northern Ireland
Issues with dispensing vet medicine a focus of new merchants' alliance
Merchants Alliance Ireland is being formed by the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society, Irish Licensed Merchants Association and Acorn Independent Merchants.
10 February 2025 News