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Northern Ireland
Three UK supermarkets stock imported beef
Peter McCann
The NFU point to a survey which found 87% of respondents think it is important that food imports have the same animal welfare standards as the UK.
11 June 2025 Pigs
No difference between farrowing crates and free lactation crates - Teagasc
The research, originally conducted between 2018 and 2020, compared the two systems through sow behaviour and health, and piglet growth.
11 June 2025 News
Bord Bia launches first Asian chapter of Chefs' Irish Beef Club
'Irish beef is growing in strength in Japan and launching the Chefs’ Irish Beef Club here in Tokyo is testament to how well premium Irish beef is received on the global stage,' Minister Heydon said.
Ireland working with Malta and Cyprus to protect live exports
Midlands-North West MEP Nina Carberry spoke to Caitríona Morrissey about the threats to both live animals exports and the CAP budget.
4 June 2025 News
Dáil to consider ban on foxhunting
People Before Profit-Solidarity’s Ruth Coppinger is seeking to amend the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013, which includes an exemption for hunting.
26 May 2025 News
Vets call for ban on farrowing crates
British vets believe farrowing crates should be phased out over the next 15 years.
30 April 2025 Northern Ireland
UK report exposes welfare gap in imports
Animal welfare campaigners have called on government to ensure imports meet UK standards.
30 April 2025 Northern Ireland
Six marts sanctioned over calf welfare breaches
Department investigations encompassed a detailed examination of over 19 hours of unedited footage obtained from RTÉ, records retained by the marts and all relevant legislation.
29 April 2025 News
Spring a good time to look at design for labour-friendly calf sheds
Aidan Brennan looks at some new design ideas for calf sheds incorporating automatic calf feeders.
26 April 2025 Infrastructure
IFA calls for Department support to boost pig welfare
Favourable prices present an investment opportunity that could be harnessed to boost welfare standards, the IFA's pig policy executive has said.
14 April 2025 Pigs
14% maximum crude protein concentrate rule starts on 15 April
The maximum crude protein content in concentrates fed to cattle over two years of age and at grass from 15 April to 30 September is 14%.
12 April 2025 Schemes
30% drop in throughput at knackeries
A kinder winter, good quality silage made in 2024 and higher cattle prices are some of the reasons why animal collectors believe they are quieter.
9 April 2025 News