Animal health

Methane-reducing feed additives and TB included in €37.5m research funding

The €37.5m in funding will support a number of research projects around Ireland covering areas such as agri food, forestry and bioeconomy as a result of the 2025 thematic research call.

NEWS 30 April 2026

Methane-reducing feed additives and TB included in €37.5m research funding

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Wet weather is hampering grazing plans across much of Ireland as saturated soils are getting very little opportunity to dry out, writes Aidan Brennan.

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Warning for spoiled silage after wet spring

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Dairy processors say protests are putting welfare of animals at acute risk

Dairy processors say protests are putting welfare of animals at acute risk

There are imminent risks to animal welfare, rural livelihoods and the dairy supply chain without swift resolution to fuel protests, Dairy Industry Ireland says.

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How new TB rules will affect cattle sales in marts

How new TB rules will affect cattle sales in marts

Farmers will be able to view their groups for buying and selling cattle on Animal Identification and Movement (AIM) and marts will also be informed of herd groupings for selling cattle.

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Driving calf performance along with efficiency

Driving calf performance along with efficiency

Ger and Jonathan Sheehan on building a high-performing calf-rearing system in Co Cork.

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Significant reduction in BVD-positive calves

Significant reduction in BVD-positive calves

Animal Health Ireland are urging BVD vigilance ahead of the breeding season with analysis showing a significantly higher risk of infection for farms with 400m of a BVD case.

NEWS 8 April 2026

AHI urges farmers to be vigilant for BVD ahead of breeding season

AHI urges farmers to be vigilant for BVD ahead of breeding season

Any pregnant animal can contract BVD. However, heifers are particularly vulnerable as they tend to have lower immunity.

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A different kind of farm visit

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