Agri-Business
Further changes made to bovine TB testing in Wales
Further changes have been made to bovine tuberculosis (bTB) testing in Wales by Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural...
TB testing
Agri-Business
DAFM study: Wildlife biggest issue for bovine TB spread - vets
Vets have pointed to wildlife control being among the biggest obstacles for Ireland’s bovine tuberculosis (bTB) eradication programme. That is...
Veterinary
Scheme to modernise TB devices used by vets closes this month
A scheme to help vets modernise IT devices and essential equipment used for bovine tuberculosis (TB) testing will close for...
Beef
TB reactor animals removed from herd at an average '17.3' days
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has said that the average time from a bovine tuberculosis (bTB) test...
Dairy News
Salesian college dairy herd to remain restricted due to TB reactors
The dairy herd at Salesian Agricultural College in Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick is remain restricted for at least several more months...
Agri-Business
DAFM carried out almost 9.6 million TB tests in 2022
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) carried out almost 9.6 million tuberculosis (TB) tests on cattle in...
N.Ireland
UFU 'extremely concerned' about pause in TB testing
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said that it is “extremely concerned” about the impact of the pause in bovine...
Beef
Over 7,000 badgers vaccinated for TB in 2022
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) captured and vaccinated 7,244 badgers against tuberculosis (TB) in 2022. This...
N.Ireland
TB testing pause in Northern Ireland ahead of new system launch
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has said that there will be “a short...
Beef
TB payment changes welcomed - 'but flaws remain'
Changes to payment arrangements for tuberculosis (TB) testing and compensation have been welcomed by farm organisations, though they believe some...
Beef
TB compensation increase and additional test payment agreed
An increase in compensation rates for farmers that go down with tuberculosis (TB) has been agreed, the Irish Creamery Milk...
Agri-Business
ICMSA: New TB testing requirements have to yield results
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has said that new bovine tuberculosis (TB) testing requirements will have to deliver...
Agri-Business
DAFM: TB Forum to consider cost of new testing requirements
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has said that the TB Forum will consider the costs associated...
Beef
Cow sellers safe but buyers to be impacted by new TB test rules
Farmers who purchase cows and male cattle over 36 months of age will be impacted by the new rules on...
Agri-Business
New TB testing rules described as 'a stick to beat marts'
New bovine tuberculosis (TB) testing regulations being introduced this week have been described as “a stick to beat marts” by...
Beef
Calls to defer new TB testing rules over cost concerns
The introduction of the new regulations on bovine tuberculosis (TB) testing should be deferred until there is an agreement around...
Agri-Business
Call on minister to clarify position on payment for new TB testing
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has called on Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue to honour the...
Agri-Business
No 'disruption' to cattle sales with new TB rules - ICOS
Cattle covered by a valid bovine tuberculosis (TB) herd test will be permitted to be traded at marts under the...