Agri Politics
DAFM urged to use additional €20.5m for animal health 'effectively'
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that an additional €20.5 million provided for animal health as part of Budget...
IBR
Veterinary
Budget 2025: Additional €20.5 million for TB, BVD and IBR
Budget 2025 has seen an increase of €20.5 million in funding to control TB, bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) and infectious...
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Drying off in a new era without blanket dry cow therapy
Over 200 service providers recently attended Animal Health Ireland’s CellCheck conference in Kilkenny, focused on providing the latest science and...
Dairy
Minister seeking money to address IBR in Budget 2025
Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine Charlie McConalogue is seeking money in Budget 2025 in relation to infectious bovine rhinotracheitis...
Dairy
Proper vaccination protocol crucial before housing period
At this time of year, it is a good idea to start thinking about your vaccination programme, as we are...
Beef News
IBR remains a 'significant concern' for Irish beef sector - study
Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) is still a “significant concern” for the Irish beef sector, despite a drop in prevalence of...
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...
Beef
Minister highlights importance of animal health
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to provide a range of supports...
Beef
AHI outlines IBR free status will be a 16-year journey
Animal Health Ireland (AHI) has said that achieving an Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) free status in Ireland will take approximately...
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Beef News
ICSA: Clarity on IBR testing will see greater NBWS uptake
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has welcomed the extension to the closing date for applications for the...
Beef News
IBR results 'do not impact' on trade of animals - DAFM
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has clarified information regarding the implications of infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR)...
Beef
Farmers 'left in the dark' over IBR testing - ICSA
Farmers have been “left in the dark” over a new suckler scheme, which includes a testing requirement for infectious bovine...
Dairy Technical
Time to develop or review your vaccination programme
Vaccination plays a significant role in preventing disease in human and animal health. Farmers should be looking to develop a...
Beef
'Mistake' to include IBR testing in beef scheme - IFA
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has been urged to “revisit” the inclusion of a test for infectious...
Beef
Beef welfare scheme: IBR testing requirement 'breach of trust' - IFA
The inclusion of a requirement to test for infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) in the new National Beef Welfare Scheme (NBWS)...
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Beef
AHI backs IBR testing measure in new beef scheme
Animal Health Ireland (AHI) has welcomed the inclusion of a testing measure for infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) as part of...
Beef
Proposal for IBR eradication programme put forward
A proposal for a national Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) eradication programme has been presented at a meeting of the IBR...
Dairy
IBR: Proposed programme aims for eradication in 16 years
A proposed programme to eradicate infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) will aim to achieve eradication within 16 years after the start...
Beef
Rollout of IBR control programme to be discussed this month
The rollout of a national programme for the control/eradication of Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) is set to be discussed at...