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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 11 February 2026

3,500 reactors valued above TB compensation ceilings

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All-Ireland study finds badgers are TB reservoirs

All-Ireland study finds badgers are TB reservoirs

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 February 2026

Watch: Farm Tech Talk - bluetongue special

Watch: Farm Tech Talk - bluetongue special

NEWS 6 February 2026

Inconclusive animal 12 times more likely to fail future test

Inconclusive animal 12 times more likely to fail future test

Inconclusive animal 12 times more likely to fail future test

NEWS 5 February 2026

Patience and gentle approach needed for lambing

Patience and gentle approach needed for lambing

Patience and gentle approach needed for lambing

LAMBING 4 February 2026

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News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 January 2026

No movement restrictions to be introduced around farm with bluetongue

No movement restrictions to be introduced around farm with bluetongue

A spokesperson for the Department said movement restrictions are not necessary in the current situation.

NEWS 17 January 2026

New president and deputy president of Veterinary Council of Ireland

New president and deputy president of Veterinary Council of Ireland

The incoming president and deputy president were appointed, following an uncontested election, by council members at the most recent VCI meeting, which took place on 22 January 2026.

NEWS 17 January 2026

Veterinary medicine gets historic treatment at Turlough Park

Veterinary medicine gets historic treatment at Turlough Park

The display at the National Museum of Ireland in Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co Mayo, provides visitors with a closer look at the work of vets in Ireland in times past.

NEWS 17 January 2026

Bluetongue found in animal on Co Wexford farm

Bluetongue found in animal on Co Wexford farm

It is the first case of bluetongue to be confirmed in Ireland.

NEWS 17 January 2026

Animal vaccine for TB would be 'holy grail' - Department vet

Animal vaccine for TB would be 'holy grail' - Department vet

The number of reactors is down 10% and herd incidence has decreased from 5.99% to 5.68%. However, the number of slaughterhouse cases are continuing to rise.

NEWS 17 January 2026

Action plan aims to cut BVD-positive animals

Action plan aims to cut BVD-positive animals

There are a number of features in the plan including pre-movement testing, tailored herd investigations, enhanced training and communications and reinforced support for herd outbraeaks.

CALVES 17 January 2026

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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