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Farmers urged to maintain good biosecurity as African Swine Fever detected in Belgium
The Belgian Authorities have reported two cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) in wild boar close to the border with France. ASF has been spreading in
Epizootic haemorrhagic disease
Epizootic haemorrhagic disease (EHD) is an insect-born disease caused by a virus (EHDV) and affecting wild and domestic ruminant species.
Animal by-products general guidance
Animal by-products (ABPs) are defined as entire bodies or parts of animals, products of animal origin or other products obtained from animals which
Information released by DAERA 2020
The table below summarises the requests received by the Department during 2020 which are considered to be of wider public interest.To read the
Minister Poots visits local farm businesses that are making a difference
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots has visited two farm businesses near Crossgar in County Down to see how their
Buying a stock bull this year?
Introduction
Inspections underway, starting soon or paused
Non-farm InspectionsInspections / investigations currently underway include:NIEAAny reported incidents where there is a risk to human health or
TRACES NT system reminder - Import/movement of animals from Ireland and changes to TRACES NT
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is aware that pedigree sales are to be held in Ireland over the coming months
Exporting cattle to Great Britain and EU Member States
This section of our website provides useful information and guidance in relation to cattle being exported for breeding, production or slaughter from
End of mandate platform piece from Minister
Becoming Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in January 2020 was an honour and a privilege. It is a post that I hold close to my
Squirrel pox and other squirrel diseases
The squirrel pox virus, sometimes wrongly referred to as squirrel para-pox, is responsible for the disease known as squirrel pox which presents in
Concerns regarding Free Trade Agreement with Australia
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has written to the Secretary of State George Eustice to express his strong opposition to the prospect of a zero
The value of CAFRE’s Business Development Groups should not be underestimated
Farming land classed as a Severely Disadvantaged Area (SDA) is undoubtedly a challenge, but one farmer in such a position has found that the use of
Chief Veterinary Officer welcomes approval for beef exports to the Philippines
Chief Veterinary Officer, Robert Huey, today welcomed the announcement that the UK has received approval to export beef to the Philippines.
Minister's Speech - Balmoral Show
Ladies and Gentlemen, distinguished guests, colleagues and friends – good morning and welcome.
What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)?
Antimicrobial resistance occurs when micro-organisms that cause infection (pathogens) adapt to survive treatments that would normally kill them or
Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT)
Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT) is a herpesvirus infection of chickens, pheasants, peafowl and turkeys. The effects of this disease are largely
Andrew Muir comments on new role as Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister
Newly appointed Minister Andrew Muir has said he is committed to delivering across the full remit of his Department of Agriculture, Environment and
What is Brucellosis?
This section includes information regarding the nature of Brucellosis and details of the Department's role in its eradication, as well as the
Brucellosis Control Surveillance (NI) 2024
Brucellosis is an animal disease included in the list of animal diseases established by the World Organisation for Animal Health and in Annex III to