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Animal Welfare

Farmers and activists gather in Brussels to demand an end to caged farming

Agri Politics

2 days ago

Farmers and activists gather in Brussels to demand an end to caged farming

Farmers from across Europe joined campaigners outside the European Commission on World Cage Free Day (March 25).

NI police appeal for information after sheep found dead

N.Ireland

6 days ago

NI police appeal for information after sheep found dead

Police in Northern Ireland are appealing for information after sheep were found dead in a field in Co. Antrim.

New Animal Welfare Strategy due in Q2 - minister

Agri-Business

13 days ago

New Animal Welfare Strategy due in Q2 - minister

The new Animal Health Strategy will be published in Q2 of 2026, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon has said.

DAFM has 'implemented specific actions to help improve' pig welfare

Pig/Poultry

about 1 month ago

DAFM has 'implemented specific actions to help improve' pig welfare

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has implemented "specific actions to help improve the welfare" of pigs.

€6.4m announced for 94 animal welfare charities around the country

Rural Life

4 months ago

€6.4m announced for 94 animal welfare charities around the country

Over €6.4 million in funding has been announced for animal welfare charities in Ireland.

N.Ireland

4 months ago

Court: NI farmer sentenced in animal welfare case

A farmer in Northern Ireland has been banned from owning or looking after animals following a...

Court: NI farmer sentenced in animal welfare case

Beef

4 months ago

Destination unknown for livestock ship after reportedly unloading in Libya

By Chris McCullough A mystery surrounds the next destination for livestock ship Spiridon II...

Destination unknown for livestock ship after reportedly unloading in Libya

Rural Life

4 months ago

Views sought on new DAFM animal welfare strategy

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon launched a public consultation on the new animal welfare strategy.

Views sought on new DAFM animal welfare strategy

Rural Life

4 months ago

Over 2,200 animal welfare complaints to DAFM helpline in 2024

2,210 calls were made to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) animal welfare helpline last year.

Over 2,200 animal welfare complaints to DAFM helpline in 2024

Rural Life

5 months ago

Over 200 animal welfare cases successfully prosecuted - minister

Over 200 cases under animal welfare legislation have been successfully prosecuted by the Department...

Over 200 animal welfare cases successfully prosecuted - minister

N.Ireland

5 months ago

NI farmer who breached animal ban given 5-month prison sentence

A Northern Ireland farmer who breached a court order banning him from keeping animals has been handed a five-month prison sentence.

NI farmer who breached animal ban given 5-month prison sentence

Forestry

6 months ago

Budget 2026: Farm, forestry sector and animal welfare supports

Outlined in the expenditure report for Budget 2026 is the programme for farm, forestry sector...

Budget 2026: Farm, forestry sector and animal welfare supports

Agri Politics

6 months ago

Why is kangaroo meat being banned in Belgium?

The Flemish government in Belgium has notified the EU Parliament that it intends to ban the sale of kangaroo meat or products in Flanders

Why is kangaroo meat being banned in Belgium?

Beef

6 months ago

EU seeks public views on revision of on-farm animal welfare rules

The European Commission has today (Friday, September 19) opened a public consultation seeking input...

EU seeks public views on revision of on-farm animal welfare rules

Agri-Business

6 months ago

Bandon District Court fines mart over 2023 welfare breaches

Bandon District Court has imposed a fine on Cork Co-Operative Marts Ltd for animal welfare breaches dating from 2023.

Bandon District Court fines mart over 2023 welfare breaches

Rural Life

7 months ago

TD calls for DAFM to appoint national director for animal welfare

Deputy Erin McGreehan has called for a dedicated office and national director for animal welfare under the control of DAFM.

TD calls for DAFM to appoint national director for animal welfare

Rural Life

7 months ago

DAFM funds new livestock handling and welfare training courses

Towra Livestock Services have received funding from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) to run two new courses.

DAFM funds new livestock handling and welfare training courses

Pig/Poultry

7 months ago

UK's Cranswick pig farm stripped of Red Tractor certification

One of the UK's largest pig producers, Cranswick PLC, has being stripped of it's Red Tractor Certification following alleged animal abuse.

UK's Cranswick pig farm stripped of Red Tractor certification

Beef

8 months ago

DAFM issues reminder to take care when using animal dosing guns

DAFM is reminding farmers and all those working with animals to be aware of the risks associated with using dosing guns incorrectly.

DAFM issues reminder to take care when using animal dosing guns

N.Ireland

8 months ago

Fermanagh farmer convicted over animals in 'poor condition'

A Co. Fermanagh farmer has been convicted in court over the condition of animals on his farm during inspections by DAERA staff.

Fermanagh farmer convicted over animals in 'poor condition'

Beef

8 months ago

EU food safety body calls for avoiding calf disbudding 'if possible'

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has called for disbudding and dehorning of calves in the beef sector to be avoided "if possible".

EU food safety body calls for avoiding calf disbudding 'if possible'

Rural Life

8 months ago

Transporters fined in Oz over cruelty to 'bobby' calves

Two transporters of bobby calves have pleaded guilty to animal cruelty relating to rough handling...

Transporters fined in Oz over cruelty to 'bobby' calves

Rural Life

8 months ago

Suspended jail term for Carlow woman for animal cruelty

A woman has been handed down a suspended prison sentence in Carlow and has been banned from every...

Suspended jail term for Carlow woman for animal cruelty

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