Pig/Poultry
DAFM confirms third case of bird flu in Ireland since December
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that a third case of avian influenza (bird flu)...
Animal Health
Agri Politics
More EU funding needed for animal disease outbreaks - MEP
An Irish MEP has called for increased funding to address the ongoing threat of animal diseases to be included in...
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Farm Diversification Seminar to take place next week
An insightful seminar known as the ‘Farm Diversification Seminar’ is set to take place Tuesday, January 28 2025 from 9:30a.m...
Agri-Business
Second case of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany ruled out
Authorities in Germany have said that a second suspected case of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been ruled out following negative...
Beef
Second suspected case of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany
A second case of foot-and-mouth disease is now suspected in Germany in a neighbouring area to the first confirmed case....
Veterinary
Minister calls for vigilance after German foot-and-mouth outbreak
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has called for farmers in Ireland to be vigilant after an...
Veterinary
Germany confirms first outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease since 1988
Authorities in Germany have today (Friday, January 10), confirmed the first outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the country since...
Beef
What farmers need to know about new vet medicines rules
In September 2024, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) signed into law the Veterinary Medicinal Products Regulation...
Beef
Reminder: Ensuring effective control of lice on cattle
Lice can spread quickly through a herd of cattle that have been housed for the winter as the close contact...
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Spring Into Action: Clean Up Your Dairy Hygiene Routine
Having a dairy hygiene programme in place is crucial, as when spring arrives, Irish dairy farmers are in the thick...
N.Ireland
BVD herd movement restrictions confirmed for Northern Ireland
Herd level movement restrictions are among measures being introduced to support the eradication of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) in Northern...
Beef
Confirmed bluetongue cases in GB rise to 185 - Defra
The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has today (Sunday, December 15) confirmed that the total number of...
Beef
Reminder: 5 main parasites to keep under control in cattle
Most farmers across the country have the majority of their cattle housed by now and it is important to ensure...
Agri-Business
Net profit jumped at Norbrook to £5.3m in 2024
Norbrook Holdings, the Northern Ireland-headquartered veterinary pharmaceuticals group, has reported an increase in net profit and a “slight decline in...
Dairy
Bovine TB policy 'needs a reset' - DAFM general secretary
The policy around bovine tuberculosis (TB) needs to be “reset”, according to the general secretary at the Department of Agriculture,...
N.Ireland
Animal health group urges NI farmers to act on BVD
Animal Health and Welfare NI (AHWNI) is reminding farmers in Northern Ireland to take action to prevent bovine viral diarrhoea...
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Watch: The multipurpose material for the agricultural sector
Discover how Stokbord is the multipurpose material for the agricultural sector and is taking the agricultural and equestrian world by...
Veterinary
Bluetongue: Teagasc reiterates concerns and advice to farmers
Teagasc has reiterated concerns around bluetongue virus (BTV) and the impact it would have on Irish farming, and what farmers...
Dairy
AHI announces CellCheck award winners for 2024
Animal Health Ireland (AHI) celebrated its 11th annual CellCheck awards last Thursday night in the Killashee Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare. The...
Veterinary
DAFM to set up animal health and biosecurity advisory measure
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued a request for tenders for the provision of training...
N.Ireland
Step forward for potential BVD herd restrictions in NI
Animal Health and Welfare NI (AHWNI) has welcomed discussions held at the AERA (Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs) Committee yesterday...