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Focus
Autumn weather woes could add to health issues
Adam Woods
Adam Woods previews this week’s special autumn animal health focus.
28 August 2024 Northern Ireland
Total farm penalties rise again in NI
Rules related to nitrates has overtaken cattle ID as the most common cause of farm penalties in Northern Ireland. Peter McCann reports.
21 August 2024 Buildings
Tranche 3 approvals approach half way point for TAMS
Over 1,700 applications under TAMS III tranche 3 have already issued close to half of all applications.
Commission seeks to cool calf transport concerns
The Commission has insisted it is working with Ireland to address issues raised by animal welfare groups.
21 August 2024 News
Dedicated sheep dipping scheme must be set up – ICSA
Sheep dipping has only been optional as part of the Sheep Improvement Scheme at a rate of €4 per head.
9 August 2024 News
Tranche 3 approvals begin issuing for TAMS
Over 1,300 applications under TAMS III tranche 3 have already issued, while approvals for tranches 1 and 2 are still ongoing.
7 August 2024 Schemes
Animal welfare groups call for calf export halt
A letter to Commissioner Stella Kyriakides claimed that Ireland was in breach of the regulations around feeding calves during transport.
7 August 2024 News
Cheap and effective additions to milking parlours
Thomas Condon outlines five low-cost additions to milking parlours that are simple, effective and improve efficiency.
4 August 2024 Dairy Equipment
15 dead roosters found in Monaghan cock fighting investigation
Gardaí are investigating the suspected animal welfare incident, which occurred on the morning of Saturday 27 July 2024.
29 July 2024 News
Irish veterinary students awarded veterinary fellowship
The students will look into animal stress intervention methods over the course of the project, to try and enhance animal welfare and promote sustainable animal production.
26 July 2024 News
Country is looking at a bedding shortage - INHFA
It needs to be recognised that the country is looking at a shortage of bedding and feed next winter, INHFA president says.
24 July 2024 News
INHFA doubles down on support for straw-chopping suspension
INHFA president Vincent Roddy said the decision to suspend the scheme had to be viewed in light of the need to ensure adequate bedding and feed supplies next spring.
21 July 2024 News