Chief Vet Robert Huey has told flock keepers that DAERA is carrying out a veterinary investigation in a bid to control and stamp out a
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The failure to better identify manage and treat bovine respiratory disease (BRD) could be costing farmers millions of pounds, Ceva Animal Health has found. With
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has said it is extremely disappointed that the number of BVD cases in Northern Ireland is continuing to rise while the
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
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