on five charges under the Welfare of Animals Act (NI) 2011, one charge under the Animal By-Products (Enforcement) Regulations (NI) 2015, and one charge under
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
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
alignment of eqEquine traceability rules in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland relating to equine holding numbers aligned Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has announced that the compulsory housing measures for poultry and captive birds will be lifted across Northern Ireland from 00:01 on