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What are the new TB testing requirements for animal movements?

Dairy

2 months ago

What are the new TB testing requirements for animal movements?

There are new EU regulations regarding bovine tuberculosis (bTB), which require that all animals...

Vets to receive an increase for TB testing rates in 2025

Rural Life

11 months ago

Vets to receive an increase for TB testing rates in 2025

Vets will receive a 3% increase to the existing rates for bovine tuberculosis (TB) testing from...

Further changes made to bovine TB testing in Wales

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

Further changes made to bovine TB testing in Wales

Further changes have been made to bovine tuberculosis (bTB) testing in Wales by Cabinet Secretary...

DAFM study: Wildlife biggest issue for bovine TB spread - vets

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

DAFM study: Wildlife biggest issue for bovine TB spread - vets

Vets have pointed to wildlife control being among the biggest obstacles for Ireland's bovine...

Scheme to modernise TB devices used by vets closes this month

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

Scheme to modernise TB devices used by vets closes this month

A scheme to help vets modernise IT devices and essential equipment used for bovine tuberculosis...

Beef

about 2 years ago

TB reactor animals removed from herd at an average '17.3' days

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has said that the average time from a bovine...

TB reactor animals removed from herd at an average '17.3' days

Dairy News

over 2 years ago

Salesian college dairy herd to remain restricted due to TB reactors

The dairy herd at Salesian Agricultural College in Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick is remain restricted...

Salesian college dairy herd to remain restricted due to TB reactors

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

DAFM carried out almost 9.6 million TB tests in 2022

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) carried out almost 9.6 million...

DAFM carried out almost 9.6 million TB tests in 2022

N.Ireland

over 2 years ago

UFU 'extremely concerned' about pause in TB testing

The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has said that it is "extremely concerned" about the impact of the...

UFU 'extremely concerned' about pause in TB testing

Beef

over 2 years ago

Over 7,000 badgers vaccinated for TB in 2022

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) captured and vaccinated 7,244 badgers...

Over 7,000 badgers vaccinated for TB in 2022

N.Ireland

over 2 years ago

TB testing pause in Northern Ireland ahead of new system launch

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has said...

TB testing pause in Northern Ireland ahead of new system launch

Beef

over 2 years ago

TB payment changes welcomed - 'but flaws remain'

Changes to payment arrangements for tuberculosis (TB) testing and compensation have been welcomed...

TB payment changes welcomed - 'but flaws remain'

Beef

over 2 years ago

TB compensation increase and additional test payment agreed

An increase in compensation rates for farmers that go down with tuberculosis (TB) has been agreed,...

TB compensation increase and additional test payment agreed

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

ICMSA: New TB testing requirements have to yield results

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association (ICMSA) has said that new bovine tuberculosis (TB)...

ICMSA: New TB testing requirements have to yield results

Agri-Business

almost 3 years ago

DAFM: TB Forum to consider cost of new testing requirements

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has said that the TB Forum will consider...

DAFM: TB Forum to consider cost of new testing requirements

Beef

almost 3 years ago

Cow sellers safe but buyers to be impacted by new TB test rules

Farmers who purchase cows and male cattle over 36 months of age will be impacted by the new rules...

Cow sellers safe but buyers to be impacted by new TB test rules

Agri-Business

almost 3 years ago

New TB testing rules described as 'a stick to beat marts'

New bovine tuberculosis (TB) testing regulations being introduced this week have been described as...

New TB testing rules described as 'a stick to beat marts'

Beef

almost 3 years ago

Calls to defer new TB testing rules over cost concerns

The introduction of the new regulations on bovine tuberculosis (TB) testing should be deferred...

Calls to defer new TB testing rules over cost concerns

Agri-Business

almost 3 years ago

Call on minister to clarify position on payment for new TB testing

The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has called on Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine...

Call on minister to clarify position on payment for new TB testing

Agri-Business

almost 3 years ago

No 'disruption' to cattle sales with new TB rules - ICOS

Cattle covered by a valid bovine tuberculosis (TB) herd test will be permitted to be traded at...

No 'disruption' to cattle sales with new TB rules - ICOS

Agri-Business

almost 3 years ago

ICSA not accepting new TB testing rules unless DAFM pays

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association (ICSA) has said that it will not accept new...

ICSA not accepting new TB testing rules unless DAFM pays

Agri-Business

almost 3 years ago

Over 250,000 cattle over 36 months sold through marts

Over a quarter of a million cattle aged over 36 months were sold in marts across the country last...

Over 250,000 cattle over 36 months sold through marts

Beef News

almost 3 years ago

Minister must 'guarantee' farmers won't pay for additional TB tests

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has been urged to guarantee that...

Minister must 'guarantee' farmers won't pay for additional TB tests

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