Badgers

Many question marks over a TVR approach

Test, vaccinate or remove is put forward as an option, but there is little evidence to prove it will work.

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 July 2026

Many question marks over a TVR approach

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Limited number of credible TB options

Limited number of credible TB options

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 July 2026

TVR seen as lowest risk for DAERA

TVR seen as lowest risk for DAERA

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 July 2026

DAERA sets out options for TB badger control

DAERA sets out options for TB badger control

DAERA sets out options for TB badger control

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 July 2026

Muir warns of spike in bovine TB cases

Muir warns of spike in bovine TB cases

Muir warns of spike in bovine TB cases

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 July 2026

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On-farm badger biosecurity deadline extended

On-farm badger biosecurity deadline extended

Minister for Agriculture extended the scheme deadline until Sunday 7 June

SCHEMES 13 May 2026

One in five badgers test TB positive in NI

One in five badgers test TB positive in NI

In 2025, DAERA tested 382 dead badgers across NI and 75 of these were subsequently confirmed as TB positive.

NORTHERN IRELAND 13 May 2026

Badger schemes Ts and Cs revised

Badger schemes Ts and Cs revised

The requirements regarding the purchase and installation of water troughs have been revised due to challenges sourcing troughs at a height of 0.9m

NEWS 13 May 2026

Minister Muir welcomes funding for TB project

Minister Muir welcomes funding for TB project

A public sector Transformation Fund is to provide support to help deliver a TB project in the northwest.

NORTHERN IRELAND 13 May 2026

Your badger scheme questions answered

Your badger scheme questions answered

The on-farm biosecurity scheme was launched last week, with a €6m fund capable of providing grant aid to 7,500 applicants in 2026.

ANIMAL HEALTH 13 May 2026

More TB testing on the cards, says Muir

More TB testing on the cards, says Muir

Various new measures are to be included in an upcoming public consultation on bovine TB in Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 13 May 2026

€6m scheme to support badger-proof fencing and troughs

€6m scheme to support badger-proof fencing and troughs

The scheme will be worth a maximum €800 for at least 7,500 farmers, with applications open until the end of May.

NEWS 13 May 2026

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