Animal welfare

Over €9m fraud relating to Croatian pig farming exposed

If found guilty, the defendants could face from six months to 10 years imprisonment.

PIGS 17 June 2025

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New AHI plan to tackle dairy cow lameness

New AHI plan to tackle dairy cow lameness

NEWS 16 June 2025

New concentrate protein rules for grazing and dairy animals

New concentrate protein rules for grazing and dairy animals

NITRATES 15 June 2025

Rules and tips for organic farmers

Rules and tips for organic farmers

Rules and tips for organic farmers

NITRATES 14 June 2025

Three UK supermarkets stock imported beef

Three UK supermarkets stock imported beef

Three UK supermarkets stock imported beef

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 June 2025

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No difference between farrowing crates and free lactation crates - Teagasc

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.

PIGS 29 April 2025

Bord Bia launches first Asian chapter of Chefs' Irish Beef Club

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.

NEWS 29 April 2025

Ireland working with Malta and Cyprus to protect live exports

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.

NEWS 29 April 2025

Dáil to consider ban on foxhunting

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.

NEWS 29 April 2025

Vets call for ban on farrowing crates

Vets call for ban on farrowing crates

British vets believe farrowing crates should be phased out over the next 15 years.

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 April 2025

UK report exposes welfare gap in imports

UK report exposes welfare gap in imports

Animal welfare campaigners have called on government to ensure imports meet UK standards.

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 April 2025

Six marts sanctioned over calf welfare breaches

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.

NEWS 29 April 2025

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'Powering the Future of Farming'

EverPower and Arrabawn Tipperary Co-op announced a strategic solar energy partnership to ‘Power the Future of Farming’. The new alliance will roll out renewable energy across farms and agribusinesses.

'Powering the Future of Farming'

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