Rural Life
Court: Wexford man convicted of cruelty to pony
A Wexford man has been convicted in court of cruelty to a pony, after the animal was seized by the...
Animal Welfare
Rural Life
Court: Conviction for transporting unfit animal
A Dungannon man has been convicted at Omagh Court today (Monday, September 9) on one charge of transporting an animal...
Sponsored
Renowned sheep farming pair trust Tribamec Duo
Tribamec Duo combines Chanelle Pharma’s established products: Animec Oral solution for sheep and Tribex 5% oral suspension for sheep. The...
Pig/Poultry
€20m for Danish pig farmers to improve animal welfare
The European Commission has approved a €20 million scheme to support pig farmers in Denmark in the implementation of higher...
Agri-Business
New Zealand government moves to reinstate live exports by sea
The New Zealand government is progressing its commitment to reinstate live exports by sea, with public consultation set to start...
Rural Life
ISPCA confirms appointment of new chairperson
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) has appointed Joe Reynolds as the new chairperson of...
Rural Life
Gardaí investigate suspected 'cock fighting' event in Co. Monaghan
Gardaí are investigating a suspected “cock fighting” event, which occurred on Saturday morning (July 27) in Emyvale, Co. Monaghan. At...
Rural Life
Cork woman banned from owning animals for life - ISPCA
Co. Cork woman, Miriam Santry (55) has been banned from keeping animals for life, and ordered to surrender any animals...
Agri-Business
DAFM officials to be questioned by PAC over horse abattoir
Officials from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) are to appear before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC)...
Sponsored
Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...
Dairy
Plan for strict restrictions on calf exports to Netherlands from 2026
Calf exports from Ireland to the Netherlands could face strict new rules from January 2026 which could see the trade...
News
162 people prosecuted over animal welfare offences in last decade
A total of 162 people have been “successfully prosecuted” in the last 10 years in relation to animal welfare offences...
Rural Life
Veterinary inspector banned from keeping dogs
A veterinary inspector has been disqualified from keeping dogs for seven years after appearing in court recently. Michael O’Reilly admitted...
Agri Politics
McConalogue: Transport rules 'must take into account' Ireland's island status
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue warned in Luxembourg today (Monday, June 24) that EU proposals...
Rural Life
Kildare farmer fears cows may have lost calves after dog attack
A farmer based near Nurney, Co. Kildare is worried that cows in his herd may have aborted their calves after...
Rural Life
Protesters gather at horse abattoir following exposed animal abuse
Around 300 protesters gathered outside Ireland’s only horse abattoir today (Saturday, June 15) in light of a recent investigation on...
Sponsored
Watch: How to effectively treat and control parasites
Amid the current season of record-high input costs, keeping unnecessary spending to a minimum is key, which means that early...
Pig/Poultry
Domestic hens rescued as part of ISPCA operation
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) has saved 121 birds, including domestic hens, from living...
Rural Life
Cork couple strive to upgrade their microsanctuary facilities
A Co. Cork-based couple have taken abandoned goats into their microsanctuary, with a GoFundMe campaign underway to support their ‘bleating’...
N.Ireland
MP raises concerns over clash of farrier organisations
Farrier organisation, The Worshipful Company of Farriers (WCF) has reapplied to the Farriers Registration Council (FRC) for approval of farriery...
N.Ireland
Estimated 51% of veterinary medicines in NI 'at risk' - UUP
A combined effort is required to resolve a looming veterinary medicines problem that is about to impact in Northern Ireland....