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Department destroys cattle on two farms

The Department did not respond when queried what circumstances result in Department officials having to euthanise cattle rather than detaining or seizing them.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Department destroys cattle on two farms

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DAERA survey finds farmer frustration with TB

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Bluetongue outbreak would not see export ban

If bluetongue is established on the island, once we get into warmer weather it will be more of a challenge to prevent the spread, deputy chief vet warns.

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Autumn breeding: how to identify cows that under-deliver

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Pick out cull ewes ahead of tupping

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Anger and despair at TB meeting in Down

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TB wildlife intervention must occur, says Muir

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Minister Muir was asked about his plans for TB in wildlife at Stormont on Tuesday

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Dairy Management: managing somatic cell count this autumn

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Farmer Writes: good grass and land lessons

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Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

Tom Barry, tillage farmer: ‘I farm in Killavullen, north Cork, and I’ve been farming here since 1995’.

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