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Monday, March 9, 2026
Suspected bird flu case in Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK, prompts control measures
Measures have been put in place after a suspected case of bird flu at a premises in Tyrone, Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Bluetongue may have reach Ireland island for first time, Northern Irish, UK minister says
The Agriculture Minister of Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom, Andrew Muir, said it is "highly likely" bluetongue virus (BTV-3) has arrived on the island of Ireland for the first time as vets continue to investigate a suspected ...
Friday, November 21, 2025
Ireland's aquaculture sector seeks government help as US intends to ban Irish farmed salmon imports
Aquaculture producers in Ireland have called for urgent government intervention after US regulators confirmed that imports of Irish farmed salmon will be prohibited from January 1, 2026.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Zoetis acquires Veterinary Pathology Group to strengthen veterinary diagnostics in UK and Ireland
Zoetis Inc. on November 11 announced the acquisition of Veterinary Pathology Group (VPG), a leading veterinary diagnostic laboratory group with multiple locations across the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Bird flu outbreak reported in Ireland, near border with Northern Ireland, UK
A new outbreak of bird flu has been confirmed in the Republic of Ireland, close to the border with Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom.
Friday, October 10, 2025
Thousands of chickens to be culled amid suspected avian flu outbreak in Northern Ireland's County Tyrone
Around 20,000 chickens will be culled following the detection of a suspected bird flu case at a farm in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.
Friday, July 18, 2025
More than 15 pigs born alive per litter in Ireland for first time last year
Pigs born alive per litter in Ireland surpassed 15 for the first time in 2024, according to the annual analysis of Teagasc Profit Monitor pig farms.
Monday, July 7, 2025
Lowering beef cattle's finishing age key to Ireland fulfilling GHG reduction targets, Teagasc official states
Reducing the finishing age for beef cattle "is an essential element for Irish agriculture to meet its greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets," according to the Beef Enterprise leader in Teagasc.
Friday, May 9, 2025
Boehringer Ingelheim gets approval for use of bluetongue vaccines in UK and Ireland
Boehringer Ingelheim has welcomed new regulatory approvals for use of its bluetongue vaccine in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Weak Mercosur deal could affect Ireland's beef prices, Beef Plan vice chair says
Beef farmers in Ireland "have been waiting for 10 years to secure realistic prices" according to John Maloney, vice chair of Beef Plan.
Monday, April 28, 2025
Irish fisheries minister meets Mowi Ireland operations director
Ireland's recently appointed fisheries and marine minister, Timmy Dooley, met with Mowi Ireland's operations director of farming, Catherine McManus, during a visit to a Mowi salmon farm in Inver Bay, Donegal.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Ireland's cattle number plunged by over 400,000 head in last 24 months
The total number of cattle in Ireland has fallen by over 400,000 head in the past 24 months, according to the latest National Herd statistics from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM).
Monday, March 3, 2025
Farmers at event in Ireland told of serious shortage of cattle in Europe
Farmers attending a recent information event in Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland, were told "there is a significant shortage of cattle in Europe" and while the forecast is for a 1% decline in EU beef production, it is expected to b ...
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Pork production in Ireland increased by estimated 4% last year
Ireland's pork production rose by an estimated 4% during 2024, to approximately 310,000 tonnes, as both pig supplies and average carcass weights increased slightly.
Monday, December 30, 2024
Pig farmers in Ireland may see "moderate profitability" in 2025
"Moderate profitability" is expected for Irish pig farmers over the coming year, according to the latest outlook from Teagasc.

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