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NI ‘no further forward on TB’ says Cuddy

The UFU deputy leader has outlined his frustration at the lack of progress around bovine TB.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 February 2026

NI ‘no further forward on TB’ says Cuddy

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DAERA looking for supplier of badger cages

DAERA looking for supplier of badger cages

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 February 2026

Did you ever hear about the goodgers?

Did you ever hear about the goodgers?

NEWS 21 January 2026

Hard to get enthused by new TB project

Hard to get enthused by new TB project

Hard to get enthused by new TB project

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 January 2026

TB control: why is it just more of the same

TB control: why is it just more of the same

TB control: why is it just more of the same

MANAGEMENT 24 December 2025

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The A to Z of NI farming in 2025

The A to Z of NI farming in 2025

Peter McCann reviews what the past 12 months have meant for farming in Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 September 2025

Next minister will pass new TB laws, says Muir

Next minister will pass new TB laws, says Muir

The Alliance MLA acknowledged that it will be after the next Assembly election, which is expected in May 2027, before legislation is passed at Stormont.

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 September 2025

Muir confirms plans for badger vaccination

Muir confirms plans for badger vaccination

This involves trapping badgers and testing them for TB, with positive cases culled and negative animals vaccinated for TB then released.

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 September 2025

Anger and despair at TB meeting in Down

Anger and despair at TB meeting in Down

A meeting held in Seaforde, Co Down, let local farmers share their experiences of bovine TB. Peter McCann reports

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 September 2025

TB review stresses need for urgent action

TB review stresses need for urgent action

An update has been completed of a review of TB policy in England, originally done in 2018

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 September 2025

No radical TB changes on wildlife

No radical TB changes on wildlife

The Department of Agriculture has committed to taking more direct action to curtail the spread of TB by badgers and deer.

NEWS 9 September 2025

Heydon launches long-awaited TB action plan

Heydon launches long-awaited TB action plan

The long-awaited initiative is based around 30 proposed actions that include tighter controls on animal movements and more stringent testing for TB.

NEWS 9 September 2025

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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