N.Ireland
NI vets say proposed cut to bovine TB compensation ‘unfair’
An association for vets in Northern Ireland has said that a proposed reduction in the compensation rate for cattle removed...
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Agri-Business
Herdwatch adds 80 staff to team after two acquisitions
Agtech software company, Herdwatch, has announced the acquisition of ComTag in Ireland and Lilac Technology, renowned for their TB Master...
Agri-Business
UK bluetongue control zones to be lifted with cases at 86
The UK’s chief veterinary officer, Christine Middlemiss, has said that bluetongue temporary control zones (TCZ) will shortly be lifted, as...
Dairy
National Milk Records appoints new managing director
Dairy agri-tech company National Milk Records (NMR) Limited has appointed a new managing director. Mark Frankcom has been appointed to...
Agri-Business
Crossbred herd takes home 2023 NMR RABDF Gold Cup
Bisterne Farm has been crowned the winner of the 2023 NMR RABDF Gold Cup award with its crossbred, low input,...
Agri-Business
Re-export of livestock on ship not approved by Australian officials
Efforts to re-export livestock on board a ship that is currently stranded off Australia’s coast have been blocked by the...
N.Ireland
UFU: bTB compensation a priority in new farm minister meeting
Getting Northern Ireland’s new farm minister to reverse proposed cuts in bovine tuberculosis (bTB) compensation values will be a priority...
N.Ireland
What does the new DUP-backed deal mean for Northern Ireland?
A new package of proposals which will guarantee “unfettered access to the UK’s internal market” and reduce post-Brexit checks and...
Sheep
‘Spike’ in Schmallenberg virus cases across the UK
Cases of Schmallenberg virus (SBV) in newborn lambs are being widely reported by vets in areas of the United Kingdom...
Agri-Business
No ‘significant’ concerns for livestock stuck on ship off Australia
Following the return of a ship to Australia that was en route to the Middle East, the Australian Department of...
Beef
UK bluetongue cases reach 66 across 3 counties
The total number of confirmed bluetongue cases in the UK have reached 66 on 41 different premises across three counties....
Dairy
Genetics are the key to low farm emissions - BCBC conference
Genetics are the key to lowering farm emissions and improving farm profits, according to speakers at the recent British Cattle...
Dairy
Dairy farmers urged to vaccinate youngstock against lungworm
Dairy farmers are being urged to vaccinate their youngstock and naïve cattle against lungworm ahead of the 2024 grazing season....
Agri-Business
APHA launches expanded rollout for bovine TB PCR tests
The use of PCR tests for bovine tuberculosis will have an expanded rollout, the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA)...
Dairy
Antimicrobial use on UK dairy farms continues to decline - report
Antimicrobial use on dairy farms across the UK continues to drop, according to Kingshay’s latest Dairy Antimicrobial Focus Report. The...
Agri-Business
Farmers and vets team up to improve animal health in Welsh pilot project
Farmers and vets are set to team up to help improve animal health and farm productivity under a pilot project...
Beef
UK chief vet urges continued vigilance as bluetongue cases hit 55
The UK’s chef veterinary officer (CVO) has urged farmers to remain vigilant as more confirmed cases of bluetongue bring the...
N.Ireland
BVA NI warns Lords committee of vet medicine shortage
The Northern Irish branch of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has warned parliament of a potential “public health emergency” unless...