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Cows seized from Clare farm by Department in welfare-related operation

An Garda Síochána assisted the Department of Agriculture in the operation, which occurred on Wednesday.

NEWS 5 November 2026

Cows seized from Clare farm by Department in welfare-related operation

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New animal welfare strategy proposes doubling time limit for prosecutions

New animal welfare strategy proposes doubling time limit for prosecutions

NEWS 4 November 2026

Tesco suspends three UK dairy farms following animal welfare investigation

Tesco suspends three UK dairy farms following animal welfare investigation

NEWS 4 November 2026

Calling for mandatory DNA certification for dogs

Calling for mandatory DNA certification for dogs

Calling for mandatory DNA certification for dogs

LETTERS 21 October 2026

Mayo farmer to represent himself in upcoming animal welfare trial

Mayo farmer to represent himself in upcoming animal welfare trial

Mayo farmer to represent himself in upcoming animal welfare trial

NEWS 16 October 2026

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New animal welfare strategy for Ireland ‘approaching completion’, says minister

New animal welfare strategy for Ireland ‘approaching completion’, says minister

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said the Animal Welfare Strategy 2026-2030 will be published in the 'near term'.

NEWS 16 October 2026

Irish adults hear mixed messages on beef despite belief in nutritional benefits

Irish adults hear mixed messages on beef despite belief in nutritional benefits

Our Food Roots has launched a new communications toolkit to support the agri-food sector in communications about Irish beef.

NEWS 12 October 2026

Irish Ferries issued notice on alleged animal-welfare regulation breaches

Irish Ferries issued notice on alleged animal-welfare regulation breaches

Several NGOs have issued a formal notice to Irish Ferries on alleged breaches of animal-welfare regulations. The company has 15 days to respond before legal action is considered.

NEWS 28 September 2026

Minister calls on industry for new TAMS items

Minister calls on industry for new TAMS items

Minister Martin Heydon has called on farmers and industry to submit their feelings on the current range of items available under TAMS III and new items of worth.

BUILDINGS 23 September 2026

Vet's Corner: lameness as the performance killer

Vet's Corner: lameness as the performance killer

Dairy cows have been walking the roadways since February and like any group of long haul walkers, any weaknesses in the hoof will have been exposed.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Brazil ban should boost demand and farm-gate prices for Irish beef

Brazil ban should boost demand and farm-gate prices for Irish beef

Brazilian beef has been banned from entering the EU from Thursday 3 September as it is not compliant with EU food-safety standards.

NEWS 3 September 2026

New powers for Department on welfare breaches

New powers for Department on welfare breaches

Minister Heydon is drafting stronger enforcement powers for Department officials to have at their disposal when pursuing animal welfare cases.

NEWS 3 September 2026

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