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Inconclusive animal 12 times more likely to fail future test

The number of reactors is down 10% and herd incidence has decreased from 5.99% to 5.68%. However, the number of slaughterhouse cases are continuing to rise.

NEWS 5 February 2026

Inconclusive animal 12 times more likely to fail future test

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'It crucified us' - farmer describes heartbreak of losing half her herd to TB

'It crucified us' - farmer describes heartbreak of losing half her herd to TB

NEWS 4 February 2026

NI ‘no further forward on TB’ says Cuddy

NI ‘no further forward on TB’ says Cuddy

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 February 2026

DAERA looking for supplier of badger cages

DAERA looking for supplier of badger cages

DAERA looking for supplier of badger cages

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 February 2026

Home Farm: Another load, another drop in price

Home Farm: Another load, another drop in price

Home Farm: Another load, another drop in price

VIEWPOINTS 28 January 2026

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Farmer Writes: far from optimistic milk price outlook

Farmer Writes: far from optimistic milk price outlook

In recent years of strong milk prices, many of us - myself included - have probably taken our eye off the ball somewhat when it comes to cost control.

FARMER WRITES 7 January 2026

Hard to get enthused by new TB project

Hard to get enthused by new TB project

Most farmers in an area of the northwest have signed up to a new cross-border TB project

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 January 2026

Health forum: TB in humans on the rise in NI

Health forum: TB in humans on the rise in NI

The annual winter event organised by the agri-rural health forum was entitled 'don't hold your breath'.

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 January 2026

Animal vaccine for TB would be 'holy grail' - Department vet

Animal vaccine for TB would be 'holy grail' - Department vet

The number of reactors is down 10% and herd incidence has decreased from 5.99% to 5.68%. However, the number of slaughterhouse cases are continuing to rise.

NEWS 7 January 2026

UFU president dismisses cross-border TB project

UFU president dismisses cross-border TB project

The president of the UFU has said his organisation is not on board with the TB project in the northwest.

COMMUNITY 7 January 2026

New IFA grain and animal health chairs elected

New IFA grain and animal health chairs elected

John “the Boiler” Murphy and David Hall have been elected as chairs of the IFA grain and animal health committees, respectively.

NEWS 7 January 2026

Farmer Writes: TB deals us another blow

Farmer Writes: TB deals us another blow

Out of the 125 cows blood tested for TB on Padraig Callanan's farm, 32 came back positive.

FARMER WRITES 7 January 2026

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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