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'Marksmen' shoot 50 cattle on farm in 12-hour operation

There were people standing on ditches watching the marksmen shoot the animals dead in the field, local councillor says.

NORTHERN IRELAND 31 July 2026

'Marksmen' shoot 50 cattle on farm in 12-hour operation

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Vet's Corner: spotting, preventing and treating CCN in calves

Vet's Corner: spotting, preventing and treating CCN in calves

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Farmer Writes: a bull with no trousers

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Vet labs reveal main killers of cattle and sheep last spring

Vet labs reveal main killers of cattle and sheep last spring

The latest regional veterinary laboratory reports reveal the top 10 causes of cattle and sheep mortalities between February and April 2026.

NEWS 1 July 2026

€100,000 lower net margin in Tipperary dairy-beef farm

€100,000 lower net margin in Tipperary dairy-beef farm

The projected financial performance has been dented by calf purchase costs increasing by €155/head and a projected fall in the base beef price.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Lungworm vaccine to be withdrawn next year

Lungworm vaccine to be withdrawn next year

Bovilis Huskvac is an oral vaccine which is given to calves prior to turnout in the form of two doses four weeks apart.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 July 2026

New push for NI farms to buy from TB herds

New push for NI farms to buy from TB herds

Two types of alternative control herds are available, namely controlled finishing units and calf rearing units.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 July 2026

Hot weather sees bluetongue cases on the rise in England

Hot weather sees bluetongue cases on the rise in England

The 2026 to 2027 season for the bluetongue virus began on 1 July, with 15 animals testing positive for the disease after displaying clinical signs.

NEWS 1 July 2026

BEEF2026: high-CBV calves will generate €170/head more at slaughter

BEEF2026: high-CBV calves will generate €170/head more at slaughter

On display at BEEF 2026 was how purchasing high-CBV calves can generate more profit compared with low-CBV calves.

MANAGEMENT 1 July 2026

Tight supply boosts trade at Dungannon

Tight supply boosts trade at Dungannon

David Clarke reports on the trade for cattle at the weekly sale held in Dungannon Farmers’ Mart.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 July 2026

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