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

Shay Monaghan tells his story of how TB decimated his herd of cows in the space of 10 months.

NEWS 26 August 2026

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

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A look into farming’s crystal ball

A look into farming’s crystal ball

DEALER 12 August 2026

TVR part of new Irish TB approach

TVR part of new Irish TB approach

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 August 2026

TB project aims for 40% cut in reactors

TB project aims for 40% cut in reactors

TB project aims for 40% cut in reactors

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 August 2026

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

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

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

SCHEMES 5 August 2026

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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 3 June 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 3 June 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 3 June 2026

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 3 June 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 3 June 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 3 June 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 3 June 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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