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Treatment of liver fluke in cattle & sheep this winter
With the majority of cattle housed from late October through early November many farmers are now addressing their herd health plan again, in
Management notes for February 2020
Management Notes are prepared by staff from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). CAFRE is a College within the Department
Return of NI cattle, sheep and goats from approved show or sale in GB
A new Export Health Certificate (EHC) is now available which permits, subject to certain conditions, the return to Northern Ireland (NI) of cattle,
DAERA to increase online IRM of cattle and sheep
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) plans to increase online notifications in relation to the identification,
The benefits of good planning now for next year’s calves
In this article, Colin McEvoy a Beef and Sheep Development Adviser at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise outlines the benefits for
Effective biosecurity is a ‘must-do’ for pig producers
Pig producers are well aware of the benefits of strict biosecurity and how effective it is in controlling disease.
Can your calf rearing strategy improve farm labour efficiency?
Numerous research projects have shown the benefits for calving replacement heifers at 24 months. The benefits vary from higher lifetime milk yields
Salmonella
Salmonellosis is an infection of animals and man caused by a group of bacteria called Salmonella. These can live in the digestive tract of a wide
Minister halts all routine farm inspections
All routine farm inspections will be paused until 30 April 2020, Minister Edwin Poots has confirmed.
Platform article by CVO on trade announcements
Last week, Northern Ireland’s pig industry heard the good news it had been waiting for - China’s certification agency, the CNCA has announced its
Q&As on changes to livestock identification tag codes
Questions and answers relating to the changes to identification tag codes.
Muir delivers first Ministerial Address at Balmoral Show
Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has said he is committed to to deliver for our environment, our economy and our
Guidance on the BSE testing of animals over 48 months scheme
This page provides guidance and information on testing animals for BSE in relation to the eligibility and objectives of the over 48 months scheme.
Biosecurity Checklist and Biosecurity Guidance
Follow the biosecurity advice and guidance below to protect your flock. Complete your biosecurity checklist immediately and take steps to ensure no
Test and vaccinate or remove (TVR) wildlife intervention research
The “test and vaccinate or remove” (TVR) project is a five year wildlife intervention study being carried out in the Banbridge area of County Down.
Moving live animals (including live fish) into Northern Ireland from Great Britain
The guidance below outlines the requirements for moving live animals (including live fish) into Northern Ireland from Great Britain.
COVID-19 Update for AERA Committee – 18/06/2020
Food & Farming Group InputSingle ApplicationThe Direct Payments to Farmers Amendment Date (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations (NI) 2020 will
Fallen stock guidance
This page provides useful information and guidance in relation to fallen stock and its safe disposal in the form of questions and answers.
Breeding and genetics
In recent years there has been a rapid increase in genetic merit in UK dairy herds. This rapid increase has largely been attributed to the
Beef management
Welcome to the beef management section. Here you will find information on various aspects of beef production including health and business management.