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Northern Ireland
Dithering has put farmers in a bad place with TB
David Wright
There has been a repeated failure by government to deal with the reservoir of TB in wildlife
4 December 2024 Northern Ireland
Three main parts to Dooher TB review
The review into bovine TB in NI by DAERA chief vet, Brian Dooher is split into three main pillars
4 December 2024 Northern Ireland
NI chief vet sets out his approach on TB
The plan for wildlife intervention relies heavily on a research study done in Co Down, known as TVR
Cattle dealers play a role in TB spread - McCormack
Former president of the ICMSA Pat McCormack said it is his understanding that half of farmers gone down with TB bought in an animal shortly beforehand.
4 December 2024 News
TB keeps Department secretary general awake at night
There is a perception that TB is only spread by wildlife, when there are actually many factors, Department of Agriculture secretary general Brendan Gleeson said.
2 December 2024 News
NI chief vet outlines 'novel' plan for TB
The plan for wildlife intervention relies heavily on a research study done in Co Down, known as TVR
28 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Concerns among Louth farmers around ‘untenable’ greenway - IFA
The IFA met senior officials from Louth County Council and highlighted the serious reservations and concerns of farmers over the proposed Dundalk to Carlingford greenway.
25 November 2024 News
MLAs back 'wildlife intervention' in TB plan
A debate in the Stormont Assembly chamber on Tuesday called on Minister Muir to bring forward a plan for TB
20 November 2024 Northern Ireland
TB reduction strategy - Northern Ireland
We know vaccination of badgers alone is not working well enough with us.
20 November 2024 Viewpoints
Farmers need answers on A5, MLAs told
Over 3,000 acres of land on 314 farms is set to be affected by the A5 road upgrade.
13 November 2024 Northern Ireland
News in-brief from NI agri-food
Weekly round up of news in-brief from across the farming industry in NI
13 November 2024 Northern Ireland
IFA blasts State approach to TB wildlife controls
The IFA is seeking a re-focus towards badger density reduction and the allocation of sufficient manpower to fill vacancies
13 November 2024 News