Pig/Poultry
Farmers are being advised that biosecurity and vaccination are the "best defence" against a potential Newcastle disease incursion in Ireland.
Agri-Business
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) is seeking specialist training for its on-farm animal health and biosecurity advisory service.
On February 20, Newcastle disease (ND) was detected on a turkey fattening farm in Brandenburg, Germany - the first case since 1996.
Agri Politics
The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture will discuss the issue of labelling of imported organic food when its meets this week.
Beef
Whether farmers implement biosecurity measures on farms to prevent bovine tuberculosis (bTB)...
Dairy
With the calving season will kicking off this week, an immediate focus needs to be placed on the farms hygiene and biosecurity measures.
Deputy chief veterinary officer at DAFM, Dr. Eoin Ryan clarified who was entitled to compensation as a consequence of restrictions.
Rural Life
Outbreaks of bluetongue and bird flu cases highlight the ongoing biosecurity threats that Ireland is now facing according to minister.
A public consultation process has been launched on the draft Plant Health and Biosecurity Strategy 2026-2030.
Fota Wildlife Park in Co. Cork will remain closed until further notice after cases of bird flu were confirmed at the facility.
The IFA said that tighter biosecurity measures are needed after a suspected case of avian influenza (bird flu) in Northern Ireland.
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is relaunching its Muck Free Truck...
The Department of Agriculture (DAERA) urged all NI poultry and bird keepers across to remain vigilant for signs of avian influenza (bird flu).
Moorepark '25 saw an influx of people exploring the information villages, one of which was themed One Health, One Welfare.
Sheep
DAFM Minister Martin Heydon said testing requirements for Brucella Ovis in male sheep will remain a requirement when exporting lambs
Johne's disease is a chronic, incurable infection in cattle that can devastate a dairy herds production without efficient biosecurity
Minister Martin Heydon has briefed the Cabinet about actions being taken to protect Irish livestock from an exotic animal disease outbreak.
The IBLA is calling for a review of biosecurity at all entry points into Ireland due to the risk posed by bluetongue.
The biodiversity officer in Offaly County Council, Ricky Whelan has said that the Asian hornet is "certainly on it's way" to Ireland.
Forestry
The department has issued a trader notice to forestry operators highlighting the biosecurity risk of imported forestry machinery.
On-site farm visits and face-to-face group meetings have been described as 'preferred' by farmers when it comes to communicating biosecurity
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has announced the launch of the Biosecurity Targeted Advisory Service for Animal Health (TASAH).
A national biosecurity webinar will be held amid cases of avian influenza H5N1 (commonly known as bird flu) tomorrow by the IFA
