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Sheep
Refresher on sheep identification rules
Darren Carty
Following on from this week’s new guide for completing records for the Sheep Improvement Scheme, we revisit advice to ensure compliance with animal identification rules.
14 August 2024 News
Genotyping programme deadline of 20 August approaching fast
The ICBF is targeting herds participating in SCEP with these herds given priority in the application process.
DAERA confirms switchover to XI tags
The Department has set out the timeline for the switch to new ‘XI’ prefix livestock tags.
BVD funding ‘an insult’ - IFA
IFA animal health chair TJ Maher said the Department of Agriculture failed to deliver a comprehensive support package for the BVD eradication programme.
2 April 2024 News
Increased BVD funding for farmers confirmed
Farmers will receive an increased payment per calf, up to 25 calves, under the BVD national eradication programme.
28 March 2024 News