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Inconclusive animal 12 times more likely to fail future test

The number of reactors is down 10% and herd incidence has decreased from 5.99% to 5.68%. However, the number of slaughterhouse cases are continuing to rise.

NEWS 5 February 2026

Inconclusive animal 12 times more likely to fail future test

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Patience and gentle approach needed for lambing

Patience and gentle approach needed for lambing

LAMBING 4 February 2026

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 January 2026

No movement restrictions to be introduced around farm with bluetongue

No movement restrictions to be introduced around farm with bluetongue

No movement restrictions to be introduced around farm with bluetongue

NEWS 27 January 2026

New president and deputy president of Veterinary Council of Ireland

New president and deputy president of Veterinary Council of Ireland

New president and deputy president of Veterinary Council of Ireland

NEWS 26 January 2026

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Veterinary medicine gets historic treatment at Turlough Park

Veterinary medicine gets historic treatment at Turlough Park

The display at the National Museum of Ireland in Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co Mayo, provides visitors with a closer look at the work of vets in Ireland in times past.

NEWS 24 December 2025

Bluetongue found in animal on Co Wexford farm

Bluetongue found in animal on Co Wexford farm

It is the first case of bluetongue to be confirmed in Ireland.

NEWS 24 December 2025

Animal vaccine for TB would be 'holy grail' - Department vet

Animal vaccine for TB would be 'holy grail' - Department vet

The number of reactors is down 10% and herd incidence has decreased from 5.99% to 5.68%. However, the number of slaughterhouse cases are continuing to rise.

NEWS 24 December 2025

Action plan aims to cut BVD-positive animals

Action plan aims to cut BVD-positive animals

There are a number of features in the plan including pre-movement testing, tailored herd investigations, enhanced training and communications and reinforced support for herd outbraeaks.

CALVES 24 December 2025

Sheep Management: liver fluke, abortion control and religious festival dates

Sheep Management: liver fluke, abortion control and religious festival dates

The threat of liver fluke remains high in areas with a history of fluke infestation.

MANAGEMENT 24 December 2025

TB rates at slaughter have doubled since 2021

TB rates at slaughter have doubled since 2021

Over 10% of bovine TB reactor cattle in NI are now found at routine slaughter.

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 December 2025

Spotlight on bluetongue virus properties

Spotlight on bluetongue virus properties

There are three vaccines that will be available for use in Ireland in 2026, with these vaccines already available to farmers in Northern Ireland.

BREEDING & HEALTH 24 December 2025

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Offaly farmer Anne Marie Butterfield shares her approach to rearing lambs

Offaly sheep farmer Anne Marie Butterfield has been rearing lambs for years and says a reliable milk replacer is key to keeping pet lambs healthy and thriving.

Offaly farmer Anne Marie Butterfield shares her approach to rearing lambs

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