New housing measures are to be introduced as part of the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone in Northern Ireland (NI) from 29 November, Agriculture Minister Edwin
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The Ulster Farmers’ Union has warned reduced labour availability in local pig processing plants has been hitting Northern Ireland pig producers for some time and
Cattle on British and Irish farms are to be fed seaweed as part of a project led by Queen’s academics aimed at cutting methane emissions
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone will come into effect in Northern Ireland from midnight on November 17. Agriculture minister Edwin Poots made the announcement in
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is encouraging sheep farmers in Great Britain (GB) who usually sell sheep to Northern Ireland (NI) buyers to apply for
Survey bids to identify welfare priorities Lameness and endemic infectious disease remain the most troubling problems affecting cattle and sheep production and wellbeing, a survey
Vet Tech apprenticeship takes two years to complete A level five apprenticeship for veterinary technicians, approved by the government Agricultural and Environment apprentice board has
Queen’s and AFBI study may help vets in diagnosis Research between the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute and Queen’s University has found that stomach ulcers may
Call to consult vets at first sign of trouble Sheep farmers have been warned that this is the peak risk period for Nematodirus worm infection
AFBI wants to make farmers aware of the risk of plant poisoning in sheep – particularly ornamental garden plants by Dr Siobhan Corry Disease, Surveillance