DAERA

Muir defends DAERA after cattle cull review

The 89-page report by former Irish chief vet Dr Martin Blake examines the handling of a cull of 51 cattle on a farm in Co Tyrone on 29 and 30 June 2026.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 November 2026

Muir defends DAERA after cattle cull review

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Much to learn from Fivemiletown review

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Cull of 51 cattle at Fivemiletown was lawful but had shortcomings, review finds

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