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TB herds at 23-year low across England

The figures suggest wildlife culling in England has had a positive impact on disease rates.

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

TB herds at 23-year low across England

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New hurdle in the fight against TB

New hurdle in the fight against TB

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

TB vaccination programme sought by senator for cattle herd

TB vaccination programme sought by senator for cattle herd

NEWS 20 September 2026

DAERA extends TB wildlife consultation

DAERA extends TB wildlife consultation

DAERA extends TB wildlife consultation

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 September 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

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A look into farming’s crystal ball

A look into farming’s crystal ball

With the next solar eclipse not until 2090, it led to consideration as to what farming will look like the next time the moon blocks out all daylight over Ireland.

DEALER 29 July 2026

TVR part of new Irish TB approach

TVR part of new Irish TB approach

A Test, Vaccinate or Remove policy to badger control is being adopted in the Republic of Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 July 2026

TB project aims for 40% cut in reactors

TB project aims for 40% cut in reactors

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

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 July 2026

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

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

Almost 1,100 approval letters were issued as of 21 July and farmers have until 31 August 2026 to purchase items under the scheme.

SCHEMES 29 July 2026

Over 8,000 badgers culled in 2025 under TB programme

Over 8,000 badgers culled in 2025 under TB programme

Almost 20,000 badgers have been vaccinated against TB since the launch of large-scale vaccination in late 2019, the Minister for Agriculture has said.

NEWS 29 July 2026

Many question marks over a TVR approach

Many question marks over a TVR approach

Test, vaccinate or remove is put forward as an option, but there is little evidence to prove it will work.

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 July 2026

Limited number of credible TB options

Limited number of credible TB options

Two main options have been put forward for badger intervention work in NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 July 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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