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Frequently Asked Questions
Avian influenza (AI), commonly known as bird flu, is a highly contagious viral disease affecting the respiratory, digestive and/or nervous system of many species of birds. It may also pose a threat to people and...
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Artificial insemination (AI)
Enforcement of Northern Ireland legislation concerning the policy and licensing requirements of premises and individuals involved in artificial insemination and embryo transfer.
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DAERA announces payment rates for small dairy farmer scheme
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs today announced details of payments for small dairy farmers in Northern Ireland, under the EU Exceptional Adjustment Aid (EAA) package.
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Importing Cattle from Great Britain
This page provides information on the import conditions which have applied since 1 January 2021, for cattle entering Northern Ireland(NI) from Great Britain (GB). It also provides documents which will help to make sure you...
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Dairy farming nutrition
Within this section you will find the latest information on dairy cow nutrition and its application at Greenmount Campus.
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McIlveen announces £4million support package for local livestock farmers
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced a £4million package of support for local livestock farmers.
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NIFAIS Update
Tens of thousands of animal movements, thousands of animal births and thousands of animals being moved to meat plants have all been registered in the first four days of the bovine functionality going live on...
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Fifth year of Test and Vaccinate or Remove (TVR) project gets under way
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced that the fifth and final year of the Test and Vaccinate or Remove (TVR) Wildlife Intervention Research Project commenced today in a 100km² area...
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Northern Ireland Food Animal Information System (NIFAIS)
NIFAIS the Northern Ireland Food Animal Information System, will be a new flexible and innovative IT system that supports efficient and effective delivery of current and future food animal information services.
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Johne's disease
Johne‘s disease is an infectious wasting condition of cattle and other ruminants caused by Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (commonly known as Map).
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Commercial inseminator application
Application form for commericial inseminator in relation to bovine AI.
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Embryo farm storage application
Application for an on-farm bovine embryo farm storage licence.
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Short pause of TB testing as next stage of NIFAIS goes live
The latest stage of DAERA’s new Northern Ireland Food Animal Information System (NIFAIS) is set to launch on Monday 12 June 2023.
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Support for more farmers under EU aid package
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced a further aid scheme for Northern Ireland small dairy farmers under EU rules.
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Main Store and Semen Distribution Application
Application form for a main store and semen distribution in relation to bovine AI.
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Badger road traffic accident (RTA) survey
Badgers are a protected species in NI and culling for TB control purposes is not permitted. Ad hoc surveys, using badgers killed by cars, have been undertaken in the past but a province-wide survey has...
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Fourth year of TVR project set to begin
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced that the fourth year of the Test and Vaccinate or Remove (TVR) Wildlife Intervention Research Project is to begin on Monday 19 June in...
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TB Eradication Partnership (TBEP) advice paper to DAERA
The Northern Ireland TB Eradication Partnership advice on Bovine Tuberculosis in Northern Ireland.