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Five things to know about the new TB testing rules

The Department of Agriculture answers whether you can sell cows after derestriction, the changes for controlled finishing units and explains the new definitions.

NEWS 23 April 2026

Five things to know about the new TB testing rules

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TB changes: testing requirements and the types of cattle you can buy

TB changes: testing requirements and the types of cattle you can buy

NEWS 22 April 2026

Beef kill from CFUs down 21,000 head in Q1 of 2026

Beef kill from CFUs down 21,000 head in Q1 of 2026

NEWS 17 April 2026

Martbids Database: confusion around TB changes in mart rings

Martbids Database: confusion around TB changes in mart rings

Martbids Database: confusion around TB changes in mart rings

MARKETS 15 April 2026

Beef Management: TB changes, fodder supplies and coccidiosis

Beef Management: TB changes, fodder supplies and coccidiosis

Beef Management: TB changes, fodder supplies and coccidiosis

MANAGEMENT 15 April 2026

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New TB rules cause confusion in marts on first day

New TB rules cause confusion in marts on first day

Marts around the country saw confusion on day one of the new TB rules, reports Cathal Gormley.

NEWS 1 April 2026

How new TB rules will affect cattle sales in marts

How new TB rules will affect cattle sales in marts

Farmers will be able to view their groups for buying and selling cattle on Animal Identification and Movement (AIM) and marts will also be informed of herd groupings for selling cattle.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Kerry suckler farmer hit with €38,000 reactor blow

Kerry suckler farmer hit with €38,000 reactor blow

A Kerry farmer lost out on an average of over €1,000 per in-calf heifer after having to remove TB reactors as compensation is limited to just €3,000.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Editorial: huge reaction to changes in TB testing

Editorial: huge reaction to changes in TB testing

A huge area of contention is the out-of-date valuations currently being paid for reactor animals.

VIEWPOINTS 1 April 2026

Inside the Farmers Journal: a new plan to tackle TB and pressure on finishers

Inside the Farmers Journal: a new plan to tackle TB and pressure on finishers

On this week’s show, we take a look at the new TB testing rules coming into force and hear about the pressure facing winter finishers.

NEWS 1 April 2026

How the new TB testing regime could impact reactors

How the new TB testing regime could impact reactors

TB reactor numbers could get higher before new TB measures begin to dent the disease.

NEWS 1 April 2026

ICMSA lambasts communication of TB testing changes to farmers

ICMSA lambasts communication of TB testing changes to farmers

The ICMSA has warned that any hiccups brought about by new TB testing rules can not be blamed on farmers, due to the short window they have to get compliant.

NEWS 1 April 2026

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