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Farmer left to bear costs after two sheep killed in dog attack

The attack took place in Ballylaneen in the early hours of Saturday morning 4 January. Ten more sheep were injured in the attack.

12 January 2025 NEWS
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Foot-and-mouth disease: buffalo, pigs and sheep slaughtered in Germany

Caitríona Morrissey analyses what has been happening since foot-and-mouth disease was confirmed in Germany.

11 January 2025 NEWS
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Kerry dog attack map could still be published

Councillor Fionnán Fitzgerald said it may now be published in a heat map style, while Kerry IFA is running an awareness campaign with gardaí. Anne O'Donoghue and James Hanly report.

11 January 2025 NEWS

German foot-and-mouth disease outbreak: what we know so far

Find out the details that have been confirmed on the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany.

11 January 2025 NEWS

Agri jobs: farm manager for beef and store lamb finishing

There are a wide variety of positions open in the beef, sheep and dairy sectors in counties Meath, Kilkenny and Wexford.

11 January 2025 NEWS
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Kerry dog attack map could still be published

Councillor Fionnán Fitzgerald said it may now be published in a heat map style, while Kerry IFA is running an awareness campaign with Gardaí. Anne O'Donoghue and James Hanly report.

10 January 2025 NEWS

Foot-and-mouth disease: what you need to know

A case of foot-and-mouth disease was confirmed in Germany on Friday. The Department of Agriculture has answered common questions on the contagious disease.

10 January 2025 NEWS

Minister issues foot-and-mouth disease warning after outbreak in Germany

Germany confirmed its first outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease after almost 40 years on Friday.

10 January 2025 NEWS

Put all dog control responsibilities under one department's roof - INHFA

The INHFA is looking for dog control to feature in government formation talks with a view to bringing all responsibilities under the remit of a single department.

10 January 2025 NEWS