Herd testing

Pace of TB decline slows since June but reactors still down on 2025

New Department of Agriculture figures show some areas, such as west Co Wicklow and Co Louth, have seen an increase in disease levels.

NEWS 24 September 2026

Pace of TB decline slows since June but reactors still down on 2025

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60 suspensions handed down to vets over TB testing since 2022

60 suspensions handed down to vets over TB testing since 2022

NEWS 2 September 2026

Concern over public 'trust' saw vet president pull resignation letter

Concern over public 'trust' saw vet president pull resignation letter

NEWS 31 August 2026

TB levels were falling before new testing rules

TB levels were falling before new testing rules

TB levels were falling before new testing rules

NEWS 15 April 2026

ICMSA lambasts communication of TB testing changes to farmers

ICMSA lambasts communication of TB testing changes to farmers

ICMSA lambasts communication of TB testing changes to farmers

NEWS 1 April 2026

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3,500 reactors valued above TB compensation ceilings

3,500 reactors valued above TB compensation ceilings

Some 3,500 reactors out of a total of just under 40,000 identified last year were valued above the Department's compensation ceilings.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Action plan aims to cut BVD-positive animals

Action plan aims to cut BVD-positive animals

There are a number of features in the plan including pre-movement testing, tailored herd investigations, enhanced training and communications and reinforced support for herd outbraeaks.

CALVES 1 January 1970

Tighter movement restrictions for BVD herds

Tighter movement restrictions for BVD herds

Herds which identify active BVD infection will be required to carry out pre-movement testing to reduce the risk of spreading infection to other herds.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Vet TB testing breaches to be treated ‘seriously’

Vet TB testing breaches to be treated ‘seriously’

The Department does not routinely report all instances of TB testing non-compliance by vets directly to the body responsible for regulating vets.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Department finds repeat TB testing failures among vets

Department finds repeat TB testing failures among vets

In 2024, Department of Agriculture inspections of TB tests found that 13 of the 151 vets inspected fell short of the standards required.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves