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Sheep
Illegal import of sheep semen investigated
James Hanly
The incident occurred on 15 April 2024 when semen was brought into the country from England without being registered through the required European Union Trade Control and Expert system (TRACES).
23 April 2025 News
Irish cattle herd set to hit lowest level in 10 years
Early signs are that 2025 is the year that the Irish national herd will begin to contract for the first time in a decade.
23 April 2025 Northern Ireland
Genus ABS refines its AI provision in NI
The change will cause significant upheaval for many farmers, especially those who depend on the company’s long-running RMS service.
NCBC 'totally confident' in IP rights for bulls
The move to introduce IP rights on bulls essentially prevents farmers selling bull calves with high EBI to other or foreign AI companies.
12 April 2025 News
IP rights on bulls ‘not a new concept’
Larry Bourke, CEO of Eurogene said that most of the large international AI companies have already introduced IP for their top bulls.
9 April 2025 News
Department vet advises against contract rearing over TB risk
Martin Ryan gave this advice while speaking to many affected farmers at the North Tipperary Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) AGM on Monday night.
22 January 2025 News