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TB project aims for 40% cut in reactors

Details around the TB regionalisation project in the northwest have been published by DAERA

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 August 2026

TB project aims for 40% cut in reactors

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Over 1,100 applications to On-Farm Badger Biosecurity Scheme

Over 1,100 applications to On-Farm Badger Biosecurity Scheme

SCHEMES 5 August 2026

Over 8,000 badgers culled in 2025 under TB programme

Over 8,000 badgers culled in 2025 under TB programme

NEWS 5 August 2026

Many question marks over a TVR approach

Many question marks over a TVR approach

Many question marks over a TVR approach

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 July 2026

Limited number of credible TB options

Limited number of credible TB options

Limited number of credible TB options

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 July 2026

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TVR seen as lowest risk for DAERA

TVR seen as lowest risk for DAERA

Analysis by DAERA has looked at the various risks involved in a potential cull of badgers.

NORTHERN IRELAND 27 May 2026

DAERA sets out options for TB badger control

DAERA sets out options for TB badger control

David Wright outlines the main options put forward for badger control in NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 27 May 2026

Muir warns of spike in bovine TB cases

Muir warns of spike in bovine TB cases

New requirements around blood testing in breakdown herds is likely to increase reactor numbers.

NORTHERN IRELAND 27 May 2026

On-farm badger biosecurity deadline extended

On-farm badger biosecurity deadline extended

Minister for Agriculture extended the scheme deadline until Sunday 7 June

SCHEMES 27 May 2026

One in five badgers test TB positive in NI

One in five badgers test TB positive in NI

In 2025, DAERA tested 382 dead badgers across NI and 75 of these were subsequently confirmed as TB positive.

NORTHERN IRELAND 27 May 2026

Badger schemes Ts and Cs revised

Badger schemes Ts and Cs revised

The requirements regarding the purchase and installation of water troughs have been revised due to challenges sourcing troughs at a height of 0.9m

NEWS 27 May 2026

Minister Muir welcomes funding for TB project

Minister Muir welcomes funding for TB project

A public sector Transformation Fund is to provide support to help deliver a TB project in the northwest.

NORTHERN IRELAND 27 May 2026

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