A new online Livestock Genetics portal and the eagerly awaited cattle genotyping scheme were launched at the Balmoral Show. The Bovine Genetics Project (BGP) user
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The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) in force across Northern Ireland and the ban on poultry gatherings was lifted at 00:01 on Friday 15 May
Government and stakeholder collaboration on bovine TB eradication is moving from strategy to delivery DAERA Minister outlines progress on Bovine TB and animal welfare at
During the visit to Hugh Harbison’s farm in Aghadowey, DAERA Minister Andrew Muir welcomed the collaboration taking place between farmers, agri-food industry experts and researchers. DAERA Minister Andrew Muir
Recommendations to improve animal welfare in dog breeding practices in Northern Ireland have been presented to DAERA. The Review of the Dog Breeding Regulations in
New identification, registration and record-keeping rules are being introduced in Northern Ireland New identification, registration and record-keeping rules are being introduced in Northern Ireland for
The consultation seeks views on a number of policy proposals to enhance animal welfare A public consultation on the next phase of proposals to further
High levels of bTB highlighted at Stormont High levels of animal disease – in particular Bovine Tuberculosis – came under scrutiny at an Assembly Debate
Cutting-edge research and technology is being used to reduce ammonia and methane emissions from a dairy herd Muir visits sustainable dairy farm in the Netherlands
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) are reminding dog owners to take precautions to prevent livestock