Andrew Muir has permitted the voluntary use of three bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccines in Northern Ireland, subject to licensing. These vaccines are intended to
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Following the UK Government’s publication of its Protecting Animal Health: The Government’s Approach to Veterinary Medicines in Northern Ireland Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs Minister
DAERA has reminded all livestock keepers that from 30 June 2025 only ‘XI’ prefixed tags can be used to identify newborn cattle, sheep, and goats.
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has completed a two-day programme of engagements in Brussels. During his visit, the Minister met politicians, officials and farming representatives to
The move follows the lifting of compulsory housing measures for poultry and captive birds which took effect on 10 May. DAERA Minister, Andrew Muir, has
Andrew Muir has published ambitious 10-point plan to improve animal welfare through a series of impactful reforms. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir launched the NI Food Strategy Framework’s two-year Action Plan at Balmoral Show Making the announcement at the Food NI breakfast at
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has highlighted at its recent Annual Spring Conference that while the agriculture sector in Northern Ireland faces challenges, the
DAERA Minister reminds herd keepers that the grace period, where they can avoid Bovine Viral Diarrhoea herd restrictions being applied to their herd, is being
Proposals to make closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems mandatory in slaughterhouses throughout Northern Ireland. DAERA has launched a consultation on proposals to make closed-circuit television (CCTV)