N.Ireland
Maedi Visna challenge must be handled on an all-island basis
A leading Co. Antrim flock owner has confirmed the enhanced threat now posed by Maedi Visna (MV) disease to the...
Sheep
N.Ireland
Liver fluke season expected to be ‘longer’ this year
The liver fluke season is expected to be longer this year, according to an independent sheep consultant in the United...
Sheep
Wool prices set to remain strong following 20% increase
Wool prices are set to gather momentum over the coming months. This follows four successive full clearances at recent auctions...
Beef
AHDB: Strong demand for British beef exports in first half of 2024
British beef exports enjoyed a strong performance from both EU and non EU markets in the first half of 2024,...
Sheep
American man charged for conspiracy to clone giant sheep
An American man was charged in connection with committing two felony wildlife crimes yesterday (Monday, September 30) at the U.S...
N.Ireland
NI farmers warned to be ‘vigilant’ because of bluetongue case in Wales
Northern Ireland’s Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, has warned that the first case of bluetongue in...
Sheep
Investigations underway in Wales after bluetongue detected
Investigations are continuing in Wales after bluetongue was detected in three sheep moved to Gwynedd from the east of England....
Sheep
Bluetongue survey launched to assess impact on farms
The livestock industry have come together to launch a bluetongue survey aimed at understanding the impact of bluetongue variant 3...
Beef
UN General Assembly sees agreement to reduce AMR use
At the recent meeting of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, world leaders agreed to target reductions on antimicrobial use...
N.Ireland
NSA announces appointment of new NI development officer
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has announced the appointment of Ellen Moorehead as new NSA Northern Ireland regional coordinator. Moorehead...
Sheep
Global wool prices have started to strengthen – British Wool
Global wool prices have increased significantly over the past three months on the back of falling supplies. British Wool vice...
Sheep
British Wool enjoys highest market prices in 4 years
British Wool has reported the highest market prices for wool in four years, indicating a strengthening of the market. British...
Rural Life
Govt extends 'restriction zone' to halt spread of bluetongue
The UK Government has confirmed additional measures have been introduced to “mitigate” the spread of the bluetongue virus (BTV-3) including...
Sheep
Mart dipping service fights back on sheep scab
With sheep scab reaching worrying levels in Scotland, Caledonian Marts at Stirling is trialling a sheep dipping service at its...
Sheep
NSA Welsh Sheep 2025 now open to trade stand admissions
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has announced that trade stand applications are now open for NSA Welsh Sheep 2025 event,...
Beef
UK sanctions 3 new emergency bluetongue vaccines
Authorities in Great Britain have permitted the use of three unauthorised bluetongue virus (BTV) vaccines within the UK, which will...
Beef
New Donegal vet practice aims to help with out-of-hours cover
A new locally owned large animal veterinary practice has opened in Inishowen to meet a growing demand for independent vet...
Agri-Business
Take part in ICMSA/Agriland major new farmer survey
Agriland Media Group has partnered with the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) for a major new survey on the...
