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More than 1,000 herds go without TB test for past two years

Department data shows that Cork had the highest number of herds which have gone untested for TB, at a total of 184.

NEWS 30 September 2026

More than 1,000 herds go without TB test for past two years

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AgriSearch responds to DAERA TB plan

AgriSearch responds to DAERA TB plan

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 September 2026

Cash is tight on dairy farms, say banks

Cash is tight on dairy farms, say banks

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 September 2026

Pace of TB decline slows since June but reactors still down on 2025

Pace of TB decline slows since June but reactors still down on 2025

Pace of TB decline slows since June but reactors still down on 2025

NEWS 24 September 2026

Sharp rise in July TB reactors in NI

Sharp rise in July TB reactors in NI

Sharp rise in July TB reactors in NI

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

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TB herds at 23-year low across England

TB herds at 23-year low across England

The figures suggest wildlife culling in England has had a positive impact on disease rates.

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 September 2026

New hurdle in the fight against TB

New hurdle in the fight against TB

A public consultation on DAERA's latest proposals to control TB in wildlife closes on 9 October.

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 September 2026

TB vaccination programme sought by senator for cattle herd

TB vaccination programme sought by senator for cattle herd

Senator Paul Daly said he is convinced that the TB testing strategy will not solve the TB crisis in Ireland.

NEWS 9 September 2026

'Severe' deer problem costing farmers up to €180/ac in lost silage yields

'Severe' deer problem costing farmers up to €180/ac in lost silage yields

A new survey has shown that for the majority of farmers, deer problems have intensified over the past year.

NEWS 9 September 2026

DAERA extends TB wildlife consultation

DAERA extends TB wildlife consultation

A scientific paper referenced in the DAERA consultation was not included with original documentation

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 September 2026

DAERA awards £2m TB contract for vet advice

DAERA awards £2m TB contract for vet advice

As part of this initiative, farmers will be able to access free advice from private vets around disease control

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 September 2026

TB reactors dropped below 1,000 in June

TB reactors dropped below 1,000 in June

The June total is the lowest monthly figure for three years, data published by DAERA shows.

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 September 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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