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

New Department of Agriculture figures show some areas, such as west Co Wicklow and Co Louth, have seen an increase in disease levels.

NEWS 24 September 2026

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

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TB vaccination programme sought by senator for cattle herd

TB vaccination programme sought by senator for cattle herd

NEWS 20 September 2026

Vets' suspensions from TB testing shows system is ‘robust’ – Minister

Vets' suspensions from TB testing shows system is ‘robust’ – Minister

NEWS 3 September 2026

60 suspensions handed down to vets over TB testing since 2022

60 suspensions handed down to vets over TB testing since 2022

60 suspensions handed down to vets over TB testing since 2022

NEWS 2 September 2026

Concern over public 'trust' saw vet president pull resignation letter

Concern over public 'trust' saw vet president pull resignation letter

Concern over public 'trust' saw vet president pull resignation letter

NEWS 31 August 2026

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'Over the course of 10 months, TB took absolutely everything'

'Over the course of 10 months, TB took absolutely everything'

Shay Monaghan tells his story of how TB decimated his herd of cows in the space of 10 months.

NEWS 23 April 2026

What do the new TB rules mean when selling cull cows?

What do the new TB rules mean when selling cull cows?

New rules were introduced as part of the TB action in April and here is a quick refresher on what it means for farmers selling culls cows over the coming weeks

MARTS 23 April 2026

New push for NI farms to buy from TB herds

New push for NI farms to buy from TB herds

Two types of alternative control herds are available, namely controlled finishing units and calf rearing units.

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 April 2026

30,000 fewer cattle drafted from CFUs in 2026

30,000 fewer cattle drafted from CFUs in 2026

The 15% reduction in throughput is trending ahead of the reduction of 8.8% in non-CFU herds.

NEWS 23 April 2026

‘Modest cost’ to resolve DAERA vet dispute

‘Modest cost’ to resolve DAERA vet dispute

A meeting about the issue took place earlier this month and another is scheduled for this week.

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 April 2026

Number of herds locked-up with TB down almost 15%

Number of herds locked-up with TB down almost 15%

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said that he believes TB eradication is possible and is something that can be delivered.

NEWS 23 April 2026

Five things to know about the new TB testing rules

Five things to know about the new TB testing rules

The Department of Agriculture answers whether you can sell cows after derestriction, the changes for controlled finishing units and explains the new definitions.

NEWS 23 April 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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