Rural Life
ISPCA gives safety tips for pets ahead of Halloween
In preparation for Halloween, the Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA), has given tips for keeping pets...
Rural Life
In preparation for Halloween, the Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA), has given tips for keeping pets...
Sheep
Gardaí are investigating an alleged attack by a dog on sheep in the Roundwood, Ballinastoe area of Co. Wicklow that...
Rural Life
New legislation on the practice of cropping the ears of dogs has been signed into law by the Minister for...
Sheep News
Seven sheep were killed and several are still missing from a farm in Letir, Kingscourt, Co. Cavan following a suspected...
Rural Life
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has issued cautionary advice to pet owners in relation to keeping...
Rural Life
Two cows had to be put down this week on a dairy farm in the UK after a loose dog...
Rural Life
Vets from the British Veterinary Association (BVA) have urged the public to prioritise pet and animal safety this Easter by...
Sheep
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has called on the government to introduce legislation which would ban all...
Agri-Business
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue is today (Tuesday, March 28) bringing a memo to Cabinet...
Rural Life
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has called on the government to ensure greater safeguards for landowners in the wake of...
N.Ireland
Deputy president of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), William Irvine, has said that farmers “cannot continue to tolerate” instances of...
Sheep
It is unacceptable that full traceability can be provided for 11 million animals under the care of farmers, yet there...
Rural Life
Nearly two thirds of UK dog owners that responded to NFU Mutual’s most recent livestock worrying survey admitted that their...
Rural Life
Three members of the same family have received a total of 13 months in jail sentences, after pleading guilty to...
Rural Life
A working group, which will examine issues around dog control and ownership, is set to be established following discussions held...
N.Ireland
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued a strong reminder to members of the public about the serious disease risks...
Rural Life
Dog owners have been reminded to take extra care of their pets and to be on the lookout for symptoms...
Rural Life
Preliminary results from a survey of farmers on the issue of public access to land “is a cause of real...