TB testing

Vets' suspensions from TB testing shows system is ‘robust’ – Minister

Minister Heydon said that the fact 60 suspensions were handed down to vets for failing to properly conduct TB tests should give farmers confidence that the system works.

NEWS 3 September 2026

Vets' suspensions from TB testing shows system is ‘robust’ – Minister

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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

'Over the course of 10 months, TB took absolutely everything'

'Over the course of 10 months, TB took absolutely everything'

'Over the course of 10 months, TB took absolutely everything'

NEWS 26 August 2026

What do the new TB rules mean when selling cull cows?

What do the new TB rules mean when selling cull cows?

What do the new TB rules mean when selling cull cows?

MARTS 23 August 2026

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New push for NI farms to buy from TB herds

New push for NI farms to buy from TB herds

Two types of alternative control herds are available, namely controlled finishing units and calf rearing units.

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 April 2026

30,000 fewer cattle drafted from CFUs in 2026

30,000 fewer cattle drafted from CFUs in 2026

The 15% reduction in throughput is trending ahead of the reduction of 8.8% in non-CFU herds.

NEWS 17 April 2026

‘Modest cost’ to resolve DAERA vet dispute

‘Modest cost’ to resolve DAERA vet dispute

A meeting about the issue took place earlier this month and another is scheduled for this week.

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 April 2026

Number of herds locked-up with TB down almost 15%

Number of herds locked-up with TB down almost 15%

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said that he believes TB eradication is possible and is something that can be delivered.

NEWS 17 April 2026

Five things to know about the new TB testing rules

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 17 April 2026

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

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

Farmers can check which group their herd fall under by checking the AIMS online portal and marts are required to check that your herd is an eligible destination for animals you buy at the mart.

NEWS 17 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

There were 104,000 animals drafted from controlled finishing units for the first three months of 2026, a reduction of 17% compared to the same period in 2025.

NEWS 17 April 2026

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