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HSA farm health and wellbeing inspection campaign taking place this week

The HSA said health and wellbeing are critical factors in reducing serious injuries and fatalities on farms.

NEWS 8 December 2025

HSA farm health and wellbeing inspection campaign taking place this week

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Second Northern Ireland farm with suspected bluetongue

Second Northern Ireland farm with suspected bluetongue

NEWS 6 December 2025

After-effects of prostate cancer must be addressed

After-effects of prostate cancer must be addressed

HEALTH 3 December 2025

EU to audit beef production in Brazil and Uruguay in 2026

EU to audit beef production in Brazil and Uruguay in 2026

EU to audit beef production in Brazil and Uruguay in 2026

NEWS 30 November 2025

‘My life has been shattered by long COVID’

‘My life has been shattered by long COVID’

‘My life has been shattered by long COVID’

HEALTH 26 November 2025

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Bird flu outbreak on Laois turkey farm

Bird flu outbreak on Laois turkey farm

This is the fourth flock in the Republic of Ireland to be affected, but is the first for almost two weeks.

NEWS 5 November 2025

The vaping epidemic facing young people

The vaping epidemic facing young people

Vapes are extensively marketed at teens, made attractive with colourful packaging and exotic flavours. But they present a serious health risk.

HEALTH 5 November 2025

Would ya be well? Or resilient?

Would ya be well? Or resilient?

The Dealer was struck by the irony of two texts from Tirlán in recent days.

NEWS 5 November 2025

Sheep Management: liver fluke, new antiparasitics regulation and lameness issues

Sheep Management: liver fluke, new antiparasitics regulation and lameness issues

Farmers planning to stock up on antiparasitics before the new legislation is introduced on 1 December should plan carefully what they actually need to avoid purchasing unnecessarily.

MANAGEMENT 5 November 2025

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Bernard Branagan: "everyone is afraid to speak about grief"

Bernard Branagan lost his wife Zipporah earlier this year. Now, by talking about his heartache, he wants to help others navigating pain and loss.

HEALTH 5 November 2025

New BVD positives may raise biosecurity and stock movement concerns

New BVD positives may raise biosecurity and stock movement concerns

Continued BVD transmission sources in herds are likely due to 2024 positive case.

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 November 2025

Successful health checks initiative surpasses target

Successful health checks initiative surpasses target

The IFA Free Health Checks programme for 2025 has concluded its successful run, with the target of 2,000 checks across 30 different locations surpassed.

NEWS 5 November 2025

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Udder Vital Bolus to support vitality and resilience

Udder Vital Bolus can be used for animals with somatic cell count problems and during the transition period.

Udder Vital Bolus to support vitality and resilience

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