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TB in your herd
Information booklet that can be used when your herd have failed the Bovine Tuberculosis skin test or an animal from your herd was diagnosed as having
A review of the international application of the interferon-gamma test
This document is the review of the internation application of the interferon-gamma test carried out by AFBI. The interferon-gamma test is used in
Notifiable diseases in Northern Ireland
A notifiable disease is any disease that is required by law to be reported to government authorities. The collation of information allows the
TB biosecurity study
The fieldwork for a study into the spread of bovine TB in cattle was completed in the Co. Down area in July 2011. The Study was carried out by staff
DAERA announces badger sett surveys
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Chief Veterinary Officer, Robert Huey, today announced that DAERA would
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
Consultation on the Department's proposed implementation and next steps of the bTB eradication strategy for Northern Ireland
The Department is seeking views on the next steps in a strategy to eradicate bovine tuberculosis from Northern Ireland. The consultation paper
Importing Cattle from the European Union
This page provides information on the requirements for moving Cattle from the European Union (EU) to Northern Ireland (NI).
Managing the Suckler cow’s return to calf
Cow fertility is one of the main drivers of profitability within a suckler herd. Optimising fertility increases the number of calves born and sold,
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 "
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
Animal health focus for Magherafelt BDG farmers
Summer 2021 has seen the welcome recommencement of on farm Business Development Group (BDG) meetings. One of which John Palmer, Moneymore beef farmer
The TSE Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018
European Commission legislation lays down rules for the prevention, control and eradication of certain Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSE
Using BovIS to make informed breeding and marketing decisions on Fermanagh suckler farm
A Business Development Group meeting highlighting the benefits of using BovIS (Bovine Information System) for suckler farmers was recently hosted by
Increasing genetic gain in a suckler herd with the use of sorted semen
With the breeding season just around the corner suckler farmers will be starting to consider breeding protocols on the farm.
Northern Ireland TB Eradication Partnership
The TB Eradication Partnership (TBEP) is the primary tier of new governance arrangements, as recommended by the TB Strategic Partnership Group in its
Expression of Interest – Delivering a badger cull within selected Intervention areas of Northern Ireland
Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) is one of the most challenging issues faced by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and the cattle
Preparing properly and safely for autumn calving
As we enter August, many suckler farms will be turning their attention to autumn calving. Being well prepared before calving starts will help to
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
UK Endemic Livestock Research Initiative
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), in collaboration with Defra, DAERA,