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Notifiable diseases in Northern Ireland
A notifiable disease is any disease that is required by law to be reported to government authorities. The collation of information allows the authorities to monitor the disease and provides early warning of possible outbreaks.
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Animal health focus for Magherafelt BDG farmers
Summer 2021 has seen the welcome recommencement of on farm Business Development Group (BDG) meetings. One of which John Palmer, Moneymore beef farmer hosted for a suckler beef group, based in Magherafelt and Draperstown area.
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Horse owners must remain vigilant to threat of EVA
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is urging local horse owners to remain alert to the ongoing threat of Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA).
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Exporting cattle to Great Britain and EU Member States
This section of our website provides useful information and guidance in relation to cattle being exported for breeding, production or slaughter from Northern Ireland to Great Britain or EU Member States.
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Increasing genetic gain in a suckler herd with the use of sorted semen
With the breeding season just around the corner suckler farmers will be starting to consider breeding protocols on the farm.
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Classical Swine Fever
Classical Swine Fever is a highly contagious viral disease of pigs. In its acute form the disease generally results in high mortality. CSF is a different disease to swine flu. The virus does not affect...
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Importing Semen, Oocytes and Embryos from Great Britain
This page provides information on the import conditions which have applied since 1 January 2021 for germinal products entering Northern Ireland(NI) from Great Britain(GB). It also provides documents which will help to make sure you...
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TB biosecurity study
The fieldwork for a study into the spread of bovine TB in cattle was completed in the Co. Down area in July 2011. The Study was carried out by staff from Veterinary Sciences Division (VSD)...
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Introduction to Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE)
The following section of our website contains information related to Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (such as Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) and Scrapie) in Northern Ireland.
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Preparing properly and safely for autumn calving
As we enter August, many suckler farms will be turning their attention to autumn calving. Being well prepared before calving starts will help to ensure a successful season.
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Farmer convicted at Newry Court
Stewart McGladdery, (33), of Grovehill Road, Ballinaskeagh, Banbridge was convicted at Newry Court today (Monday 16 October 2023) of two charges of moving animals into a Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) restricted herd.
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Farm Family Options - collective training
Farm Family Options offered ICT training in various locations throughout Northern Ireland to farmers and farm family members. Training provided was at a basic introductory level suitable for those with little or no previous computing...
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Bluetongue
Bluetongue is an insect-borne viral disease to which all species of ruminants are susceptible, although sheep are most severely affected. It does not affect humans.
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Extended opening hours for cattle registration telephony service
To assist farmers with the registration of calf births during the forthcoming spring calving period, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) plans to extend the opening hours of the cattle registration telephony...
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First stage of NIFAIS rolled out
The first stage of the new Northern Ireland Food Animal Information System (NIFAIS) is now operational, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced.
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DAERA highlights benefits of registering calves by phone
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has urged farmers to consider registering their calf births by telephone.
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Expression of Interest – Delivering a badger cull within selected Intervention areas of Northern Ireland
Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) is one of the most challenging issues faced by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and the cattle farming industry in Northern Ireland. The cost of bTB to the public...
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Consultation on the Department's proposed implementation and next steps of the bTB eradication strategy for Northern Ireland
The Department is seeking views on the next steps in a strategy to eradicate bovine tuberculosis from Northern Ireland. The consultation paper outlines a range of enhanced cattle measures which it intends to implement and...
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African Swine Fever
African Swine Fever (ASF) is a highly contagious viral disease of pigs. In its acute form the disease generally results in high mortality. ASF is a different disease to swine flu. The virus does not...
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Northern Ireland TB Eradication Partnership
The TB Eradication Partnership (TBEP) is the primary tier of new governance arrangements, as recommended by the TB Strategic Partnership Group in its report published in December 2016. It has been established to provide expert...