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England's TB policy group sees cattle vaccines deployed as soon as 2030

The group steering TB policy in England expects vaccines that reduce the disease's transmission to be available to cattle farmers within the next four years.

NEWS 29 June 2026

England's TB policy group sees cattle vaccines deployed as soon as 2030

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Disease testing done outside of NI, MLAs told

Disease testing done outside of NI, MLAs told

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 June 2026

Farmers at higher risk of chronic lung condition

Farmers at higher risk of chronic lung condition

NEWS 16 June 2026

Canada bans livestock imports from Texas as second case of screwworm confirmed

Canada bans livestock imports from Texas as second case of screwworm confirmed

Canada bans livestock imports from Texas as second case of screwworm confirmed

NEWS 8 June 2026

No supply issues foreseen on leptospirosis vaccine

No supply issues foreseen on leptospirosis vaccine

No supply issues foreseen on leptospirosis vaccine

ANIMAL HEALTH 23 May 2026

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How to identify haemonchus contortus early

How to identify haemonchus contortus early

The disease – which is increasing in prevalence – can hit flocks sporadically, resulting in rapid infection and possible mortality where the disease goes unnoticed.

ANIMAL HEALTH 20 May 2026

Tillage Management: rain welcomed, but weeds and disease need to be tackled

Tillage Management: rain welcomed, but weeds and disease need to be tackled

Rain showers have been welcomed on some farms, but they will now result in weeds emerging and the possibility of disease in crops.

HUSBANDRY 20 May 2026

From the Tramlines: Cold weather slows crop growth

From the Tramlines: Cold weather slows crop growth

This week, Stephen Robb talks to growers in Laois, Louth and Offaly to see whose crops are preforming this season.

CROPS 20 May 2026

Over four million Bultavo vaccines sold in Ireland

Over four million Bultavo vaccines sold in Ireland

Boehringer Ingelheim said that it believes the majority of its vaccine sales have been administered to dairy herds.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Call for EU investment in food security

Call for EU investment in food security

The Portuguese Minister of Agriculture has said that the EU’s research budget must invest in seed and food security.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Summer scour syndrome deserves more attention than it currently gets

Summer scour syndrome deserves more attention than it currently gets

Dr Michelle McGrath, AHI CalfCare programme manager, explains what summer scour syndrome is, the treatment options and, more importantly, how to prevent it

ANIMAL HEALTH 20 May 2026

Dairy Management: midges that transfer bluetongue are active

Dairy Management: midges that transfer bluetongue are active

Speaking at DairyCon, a conference focused on dairy health, nutrition and herd management, vet Ronan O’ Neill, discussed the risks associated with vector-borne diseases.

NEWS 20 May 2026

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After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

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