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Classical BSE confirmed in cow in Scotland

Classical BSE is a fatal neurodegenerative disease and occurs through the consumption of contaminated feed. It is the only form of the disease which can be transmitted to humans.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Classical BSE confirmed in cow in Scotland

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'The Highlands reminded me of Kerry – but not quite as beautiful'

'The Highlands reminded me of Kerry – but not quite as beautiful'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 12 August 2026

Scotland confirms first bluetongue case as virus sweeps Britain

Scotland confirms first bluetongue case as virus sweeps Britain

NEWS 11 August 2026

Bluetongue cases on the rise in Britain

Bluetongue cases on the rise in Britain

Bluetongue cases on the rise in Britain

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 August 2026

Scottish farmers call on UK to ban Brazilian beef

Scottish farmers call on UK to ban Brazilian beef

Scottish farmers call on UK to ban Brazilian beef

NORTHERN IRELAND 2 August 2026

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Editorial: do the farmers or the State control the land?

Editorial: do the farmers or the State control the land?

Not allowing non-farmers to buy land will have a hugely distorting impact on land prices.

VIEWPOINTS 2 March 2026

NI-bred heifer wins at Highland Show

NI-bred heifer wins at Highland Show

Claiming the supreme champion Salers at this year's Royal Highland Show in Scotland was a heifer bred in Northern Ireland.

PEDIGREE 2 March 2026

How farm technology could tell whether cows are happy or moody

How farm technology could tell whether cows are happy or moody

Scientists in Scotland have discovered that sensors on dairy farms could help identify happier, healthier herds, marking an important step in animal welfare assessment.

NEWS 2 March 2026

Export of Irish beef to Scotland

Export of Irish beef to Scotland

'We had a number of Irish exporters who sold livestock in the markets in Scotland.' - Basil Buchanan is from Hillsborough, Co Down.

VIEWPOINTS 2 March 2026

Scottish farm to slaughter 271 cattle after failing inspection

Scottish farm to slaughter 271 cattle after failing inspection

The farm made the decision to slaughter the animals after a government inspection found movement and traceability requirements had not been met.

NEWS 2 March 2026

Rawburn heifer smashes UK and European Angus record

Rawburn heifer smashes UK and European Angus record

A new European and UK record price for an Angus was set in the online Rawburn auction over the weekend, as Rawburn Karama A415 sold for 73,500gns, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 2 March 2026

Son of Irish-bred Coose Lincoln tops Aberdeen multibreed sale at 13,000gns

Son of Irish-bred Coose Lincoln tops Aberdeen multibreed sale at 13,000gns

A son of the Irish-bred stock bull Coose Lincoln sold for the highest price of 13,000gns at the recent multibreed show and sale in Aberdeen, Scotland, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 2 March 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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