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Today’s research shaping the agri-food industry of tomorrow
Research plays a vital role for our agri-food industry in developing many of the new technologies, and techniques that improve productivity and sustainability.
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Tuberculosis Statistics in Northern Ireland
Statistics provided by the Veterinary Service Animal Health Group of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in relation to the testing for, and incidence of, Tuberculosis in cattle.
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Equine Infectious Anaemia
Equine Infectious Anaemia (EIA) or "swamp fever” is a virus disease of horses, mules and donkeys causing intermittent fever, anaemia, emaciation and death.
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TB Background Information
Background Information on Tuberculosis in Cattle
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Maedi Visna (MV)
Maedi Visna (MV) is a highly infectious viral disease affecting goats and sheep. It is mainly transmitted through the ingestion of milk from a virus infected sheep, although disease can be spread within flocks through...
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Identification, registration and movement of cattle
This page contains information on Identification, registration and movement (IRM) of cattle in Northern Ireland. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) maintains records of cattle births, deaths and movements.
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Private Veterinary Practitioners
Private Veterinary Practitioners (PVPs) are contracted by the Department to carry out various duties related to animal health and testing.
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Introduction to Identification, Registration and Movement of Animals
This section contains information related to the identification, registration and movement (IRM) of animals. The identification and tracing of animals for veterinary purposes is of crucial importance for the control of infectious diseases.
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Information released by DAERA 2020
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DAERA announces badger sett surveys
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Chief Veterinary Officer, Robert Huey, today announced that DAERA would commence badger sett surveys in two bovine tuberculosis (bTB) problem areas in Northern Ireland.
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Agri-Food Strategy Board achieves significant progress
The Agri-Food Strategy Board (AFSB) has achieved significant progress strengthening the local agri-food sector and helping open new markets during its five year term.
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TB in your Herd
Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease of cattle. It is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium bovis (M. bovis) which can also infect and cause disease in many other mammals including humans, deer, goats, pigs...
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COVID-19 Update for AERA Committee - 04/06/2020
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Avian Avulavirus -1 AAvV-1 (Pigeon Paramyxovirus)
Avian Avulavirus-1 AAvV-1 (formerly known as Pigeon Paramyxovirus (PPMV-1) is a highly infectious notifiable disease which usually affects pigeons.
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COVID-19 Update for AERA Committee – 28/05/2020
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Agriculture Minister visits farms in Strabane
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen was west of the Bann, visiting farms in the Strabane area. The Minister visited the beef farm of Derick Donnell before travelling to the dairy farm of Ernie Colhoun
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NIFAIS to go live on Monday 4 September
The latest stage of DAERA’s new Northern Ireland Food Animal Information System (NIFAIS) is set to launch on Monday 4 September 2023.
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DAERA encourages farmers to use APHIS Online to notify movements of cattle
DAERA are actively encouraging the use of APHIS On Line (AOL) by herd-keepers to notify births, deaths and movements of cattle. Using APHIS Online reduces the use of paper, improves accuracy and efficiency and leads...
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Field Survey for the presence of badger setts in Co. Down, Northern Ireland
This report outlines the findings from the survey carried out during spring 2013 and winter 2014-2014 in relation to research undertaken on a "test and vaccinate or remove" (TVR) weildlife intervention strategy as a potential...
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What is DAERA doing about TB?
Bovine TB is a very complex, multi-factorial and challenging disease that is difficult to eradicate and which has an adverse impact on those farm businesses affected by it. It is widely regarded as the most...