Animal Welfare

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 17 April 2026

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

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Warning that protests could threaten food exports

Warning that protests could threaten food exports

NEWS 10 April 2026

Lisavaird suspends white diesel sales at three branches

Lisavaird suspends white diesel sales at three branches

NEWS 9 April 2026

Port blockades threaten feed supplies

Port blockades threaten feed supplies

Port blockades threaten feed supplies

NEWS 8 April 2026

MLAs ‘green light’ CCTV in abattoirs

MLAs ‘green light’ CCTV in abattoirs

MLAs ‘green light’ CCTV in abattoirs

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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 28 January 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 28 January 2026

Dairy farmer before courts for animal neglect accused of breaking bail terms

Dairy farmer before courts for animal neglect accused of breaking bail terms

A dairy farmer accused of animal welfare breaches has been given two weeks to respond to papers that could see him jailed, pending trial.

NEWS 28 January 2026

UK visa clampdown could see 1.5m sheep left unshorn this summer

UK visa clampdown could see 1.5m sheep left unshorn this summer

The UK's National Sheep Association has warned a shortage of overseas shearers could increase the risk of flystrike and lower growth rates.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Consultation closing on castration and tail docking

Consultation closing on castration and tail docking

A DEFRA-led consultation has proposed a number of changes around tail docking and castration of lambs.

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 January 2026

AFBI chief apologises for data breach

AFBI chief apologises for data breach

The data breach did not come to light until AFBI received a media inquiry about the information in October 2025.

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 January 2026

Cork farmer banned from keeping cattle by court

Cork farmer banned from keeping cattle by court

The presiding judge also imposed a three-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months.

NEWS 28 January 2026

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