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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.

NEWS 3 December 2025

Bluetongue outbreak would not see export ban

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Autumn breeding: how to identify cows that under-deliver

Autumn breeding: how to identify cows that under-deliver

MANAGEMENT 23 November 2025

Pick out cull ewes ahead of tupping

Pick out cull ewes ahead of tupping

MANAGEMENT 19 October 2025

Anger and despair at TB meeting in Down

Anger and despair at TB meeting in Down

Anger and despair at TB meeting in Down

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 September 2025

TB wildlife intervention must occur, says Muir

TB wildlife intervention must occur, says Muir

TB wildlife intervention must occur, says Muir

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 September 2025

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Dairy Management: managing somatic cell count this autumn

Dairy Management: managing somatic cell count this autumn

Daire Cregg looks at solutions to solving high cell count issues as national average SCC rises to 184,000 cells/ml.

MANAGEMENT 16 February 2025

Farmer Writes: good grass and land lessons

Farmer Writes: good grass and land lessons

Grass growth is back on track on dairy farmer Padráig Callanan’s farm, while he was unsuccessful in a bid for land but the outcome was positive all the same.

FARMER WRITES 16 February 2025

Tour de France route changed due to disease outbreak in cattle

Tour de France route changed due to disease outbreak in cattle

Cattle in a herd along the route had to culled due to nodule dermatitis.

NEWS 16 February 2025

Farmer Writes: weather and grass are half the work

Farmer Writes: weather and grass are half the work

The rain came just when we needed it, and with the heat hanging around since spring, growth has been ticking along nicely.

FARMER WRITES 16 February 2025

US egg prices reach record high as bird flu hits production

US egg prices reach record high as bird flu hits production

The cost of a dozen eggs has surged in the US, as bird flu outbreaks stall production.

POULTRY 16 February 2025

Cull of 64,000 birds following suspected bird flu case on Tyrone farm

Cull of 64,000 birds following suspected bird flu case on Tyrone farm

The suspected case of avian influenza was reported near Dungannon and initial results suggest the presence of HPAI.

NEWS 16 February 2025

'Iceberg diseases' causing thin ewes in healthy flocks, research shows

'Iceberg diseases' causing thin ewes in healthy flocks, research shows

The information was presented on the 2025 Teagasc spring sheep webinar, where they showcased a survey of 104 thin ewes over 60 flocks in the region.

NEWS 16 February 2025

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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