N.Ireland
DAERA extends switchover date for new livestock tags
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has extended the switchover date when ‘UK’ prefix livestock tags can...
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N.Ireland
First UK bluetongue case detected in 2024/25 season
The first case of bluetongue virus BTV3 in the 2024/25 vector season has been detected in England, the Department for...
Agri-Business
NI on-farm rush control event to discuss treatments
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is organising an on-farm rush control event for Wednesday, September 4,...
Agri-Business
Farmers with BVD infection in their herd urged to ‘stamp out’ the virus
Animal Health and Welfare NI (AHWNI) is urging farmers with Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) infection present in their herds to...
Agri-Business
Worcestershire man faces livestock ban after sheep found in 'appalling condition'
A Worcestershire man who kept sheep in “appalling conditions” has been banned by magistrates from keeping livestock for five years....
Agri-Business
'Strict' new controls on sheep and goat products to protect against PPR
“Strict” new controls suspending personal imports of certain sheep and goat commodities, such as meat, cheese and milk products, have...
Agri-Business
Investigate cattle abortions and stillbirths to protect future herd - experts
Experts are urging farmers to report and investigate all abortions and stillbirths to understand disease status and identity how to...
Rural Life
UK chief vet issues new warning on bluetongue risk
The UK’s chief veterinary officer has today (Friday, August 16) issued a fresh call for “renewed vigilance and responsible sourcing...
Agri Politics
NFU Cymru and FUW welcome bovine TB eradication board
The National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) and the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) have both welcomed the appointment...
Government
New Welsh bovine TB board to be chaired by a farmer
A new Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) Eradication Programme Board has been established for Wales and will be chaired by a farmer...
Agri-Business
Cornish farmer wins Calf Rearer of the Year Award
Cornish farmer Andrea Semmens has won the inaugural Calf Rearer of the Year Award at this year’s National Youngstock Conference...
Agri-Business
AHDB to host bluetongue update webinar
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is set to host a bluetongue update webinar next week. The event will...
N.Ireland
New guidance for assessing global impact of animal diseases
The Global Burden of Animal Diseases (GBADs) programme has released a new technical guide detailing the methods it uses to...
Agri-Business
Defra aims to end farmers being rocked by 'chop and change' of schemes
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has said new farmer confidence figures make clear the need for...
Agri-Business
VMD recalls Kexxtone continuous-release intraruminal cattle devices
The Veteinrary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has issued a recall notice for all in-date batches of Kexxtone 32.4g continuous-release intraruminal devices...
Sheep
Awards handed out for 'valued industry contibutions' at NSA Sheep Event dinner
Valued industry contributions were honoured with awards at the National Sheep Association (NSA) Sheep Event dinner last night (Monday, July...
Agri-Business
Ai Services Northern Ireland appoints new group vet
Aoife O’Sullivan has been appointed to the position of group veterinary officer at Ai Services (Northern Ireland) Ltd., which is...
N.Ireland
AFBI: Rise in submissions of carcasses exposed to ragwort
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) has seen an increase in submissions of carcasses in the last month exposed to...
