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Green light for bluetongue vaccines as Minister warns of heightened risk

Four confirmed bluetongue outbreaks in Co Down have prompted Minister Heydon to permit farmers use bluetongue vaccines on cattle and sheep in 2026.

NEWS 17 December 2025

Green light for bluetongue vaccines as Minister warns of heightened risk

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Two suspected cases of bluetongue on fourth NI farm

Two suspected cases of bluetongue on fourth NI farm

NORTHERN IRELAND 16 December 2025

Man remanded in custody over alleged cattle thefts

Man remanded in custody over alleged cattle thefts

NEWS 16 December 2025

Beef quotes remain under pressure

Beef quotes remain under pressure

Beef quotes remain under pressure

MARKETS 15 December 2025

Suspended prison term for farmer over neglect of cattle and sheep

Suspended prison term for farmer over neglect of cattle and sheep

Suspended prison term for farmer over neglect of cattle and sheep

NEWS 15 December 2025

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Glaslough leads premier Hereford heifer sale at €5,900

Glaslough leads premier Hereford heifer sale at €5,900

Taking the top price of €5,900 back to Co Monaghan on Saturday from the premier Hereford heifer sale in Tullamore was Nigel Heatrick, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 10 December 2025

Department ramps up bluetongue testing of cattle and sheep

Department ramps up bluetongue testing of cattle and sheep

The Minister also confirmed that compensation will be available to farmers who have to cull cattle in the event of an outbreak of bluetongue in Ireland.

NEWS 10 December 2025

Jury still out on whether blocking minority exists on Mercosur deal – Harris

Jury still out on whether blocking minority exists on Mercosur deal – Harris

Ireland has expressed concerns in relation to the Mercosur deal, An Tánaiste Simon Harris has said.

NEWS 10 December 2025

Farmer Writes: it's time for musical chairs in the sheds

Farmer Writes: it's time for musical chairs in the sheds

With all stock home and almost housed, there's a small bit of chopping and changing needed on Tommy Moyles' farm to make the workload more comfortable for the next few weeks.

FARMER WRITES 10 December 2025

Boost for NI sheep as export ban lifted

Boost for NI sheep as export ban lifted

A Northern Ireland wide ban on livestock exports to Britain was introduced following the bluetongue virus being identified in cattle in Co Down.

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 December 2025

Beef Trends: farmer resistance to factory price cuts

Beef Trends: farmer resistance to factory price cuts

Factories look to sharply reduce prices, but are meeting strong farmer resistance.

MARKETS 10 December 2025

Northern View: base cattle quotes edge down again in NI

Northern View: base cattle quotes edge down again in NI

The prices paid for beef cattle have edged back in NI, despite the looming Christmas holidays.

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 December 2025

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How vaccination built the modern poultry industry

Commercial chicken farming has transformed since the mid-20th century. Poultry production has grown rapidly to become the largest source of protein globally.

How vaccination built the modern poultry industry

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