Disease

Spiraling TB costs could cost Department €180m next year

TB is expected to cost the Department €130m this year and €180m next year as trends continue in the wrong trajectory.

NEWS 18 June 2025

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Lead poisoning from old paint kills two young calves

Lead poisoning from old paint kills two young calves

NEWS 18 June 2025

Department seeking additional bluetongue testing services

Department seeking additional bluetongue testing services

NEWS 18 June 2025

Homeopathic farmer views: ‘happy cows mean happy farmers’

Homeopathic farmer views: ‘happy cows mean happy farmers’

Homeopathic farmer views: ‘happy cows mean happy farmers’

NEWS 15 June 2025

Bluetongue restrictions for cattle moving into Wales

Bluetongue restrictions for cattle moving into Wales

Bluetongue restrictions for cattle moving into Wales

NEWS 14 June 2025

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BVD incidence continues in wrong direction

BVD incidence continues in wrong direction

There has been both a concerning increase in the number of BVD positive calves identified and the number of herds with disease outbreaks.

NEWS 27 May 2025

Homeopathy with vet medicine can play 'critical role' in animal health

Homeopathy with vet medicine can play 'critical role' in animal health

Laurence Woodward was speaking at the inaugural Agri-Homeopathy conference, held in partnership with the National Organic Training Skillnet, in Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny on Thursday.

NEWS 27 May 2025

Tillage Management: closing the gate on many crops

Tillage Management: closing the gate on many crops

The next few days will see final sprays carried out on many crops across the country between the showers.

HUSBANDRY 27 May 2025

Farmers think there is an industry built around TB – Minister

Farmers think there is an industry built around TB – Minister

The Minister for Agriculture has ruled out vaccinating Irish cattle against TB.

NEWS 27 May 2025

Department seeking advice on poultry compensation rates

Department seeking advice on poultry compensation rates

The Minister for Agriculture is able to order the destruction and disposal of animals, animal products and feed where it is suspected - or is at risk - of being affected by a disease.

NEWS 27 May 2025

Tillage Management: rain, disease and fungicides due

Tillage Management: rain, disease and fungicides due

The rain has been welcomed, but crops have disease and will need to be looked after when the opportunity arises.

HUSBANDRY 27 May 2025

Bird flu biosecurity regulations to be lifted

Bird flu biosecurity regulations to be lifted

Some of the biosecurity regulations that were mandatory for flock owners included only allowing essential personnel access to the birds and regular disinfection of hard surfaces such as paths.

POULTRY 27 May 2025

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Home care an attractive alternative to nursing homes for farming families

The average person living in a nursing home under the Fair Deal Scheme pays €362.10/week in fair deal fees and an additional €53 in nursing home service charges.

Home care an attractive alternative to nursing homes for farming families

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