animal welfare

New vet contract for Teagasc farms

Teagasc is seeking a new panel of vets for its nine farms across the country.

NEWS 17 May 2026

New vet contract for Teagasc farms

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Small number of pig and poultry farmers deliver big output

Small number of pig and poultry farmers deliver big output

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 7 May 2026

Farmer a 'pariah' in community after large amounts of dead calves found on farm

Farmer a 'pariah' in community after large amounts of dead calves found on farm

NEWS 6 May 2026

Live exports a private commercial activity – Department

Live exports a private commercial activity – Department

Live exports a private commercial activity – Department

NEWS 27 April 2026

TAMS ranking and selection to be kept under review

TAMS ranking and selection to be kept under review

TAMS ranking and selection to be kept under review

SCHEMES 19 April 2026

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14% crude protein limit is flexible if cows are not fully outdoors - Department

14% crude protein limit is flexible if cows are not fully outdoors - Department

There is flexibility in situations where cows are not out on grass full-time and also where they are out on grass full-time but protein dietary requirements are not being met.

NEWS 18 March 2026

Warning that protests could threaten food exports

Warning that protests could threaten food exports

The Department of Agriculture has also been informed that restricted diesel supply could begin to affect milk collection from farmers soon.

NEWS 18 March 2026

Lisavaird suspends white diesel sales at three branches

Lisavaird suspends white diesel sales at three branches

Measure introduced to prioritise animal welfare across Lisavaird supplier base to ensure continuity of essential services, including milk collection and animal feed deliveries.

NEWS 18 March 2026

Port blockades threaten feed supplies

Port blockades threaten feed supplies

Feed mills have warned of the potential for a serious animal welfare crisis due to the fuel protests at ports.

NEWS 18 March 2026

MLAs ‘green light’ CCTV in abattoirs

MLAs ‘green light’ CCTV in abattoirs

The technology is already in place across abattoirs in Britain, MLAs were told.

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 March 2026

Man (70s) arrested over suspected illegal cock fighting

Man (70s) arrested over suspected illegal cock fighting

The arrest comes as a result of an investigation into a suspected illegal cock fighting event at a private residence in Emyvale that was reported to gardaí in July 2024.

NEWS 18 March 2026

Beef HealthCheck reports – 10 years on

Beef HealthCheck reports – 10 years on

Dr Nataschua Meunier takes a look back at the Beef HealthCheck programme and how it has evolved over the last 10 years.

BREEDING & HEALTH 18 March 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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