Veterinary
Isle of Man bolsters foot-and-mouth legislation after German case
The government of the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea has said it is bolstering animal health legislation in...
Foot and Mouth
Beef
Foot-and-mouth vaccine bank activated in Germany
The state of Brandenburg in Germany has announced that it has activated its foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine bank. Earlier this...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri-Business
Second case of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany ruled out
Authorities in Germany have said that a second suspected case of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been ruled out following negative...
N.Ireland
DAERA: 'Robust' plans to manage risk of foot-and-mouth
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has updated his Executive colleagues about the ongoing...
Beef
Second suspected case of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany
A second case of foot-and-mouth disease is now suspected in Germany in a neighbouring area to the first confirmed case....
Agri-Business
OZ takes action to prevent foot-and-mouth spread from Germany
Australia is the latest country to take action to protect its food chain following the confirmation of foot-and-mouth disease in...
N.Ireland
Concern about foot-and-mouth in NI with lack of import ban
Concern is mounting in some political spheres about the lack of a ban on the import of livestock from Germany...
Veterinary
Germany: No other outbreaks within 1km of foot-and-mouth site
Animal testing by authorities in Germany has not resulted in any further cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) being detected within...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Pig/Poultry
UK ban in place on import of cattle, pigs and sheep from Germany
The UK Government has today (Tuesday, January 14) announced a ban on the import of cattle, pigs and sheep from...
Veterinary
German agri minister meets sector stakeholders on foot-and-mouth
Germany’s minister for agriculture has met with stakeholders in the country’s agriculture and food sector to discuss the outbreak of...
Veterinary
Germany confirms first outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease since 1988
Authorities in Germany have today (Friday, January 10), confirmed the first outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the country since...
Agri-Business
Foot and mouth ruled out in English pig farm disease case
A case of disease discovered on a pig farm in England is not foot and mouth disease, the UK’s Department...
Veterinary
Foot and mouth: Control zone set up after potential case in UK
The UK’s Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has established a temporary control zone in response to a...
Beef
Evolution of exotic diseases 'monitored very closely' by the department
The evolution of exotic diseases is monitored very closely by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Monitoring takes...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
N.Ireland
Exercise Blackthorn begins today with simulated Foot and Mouth outbreak
Senior figures from the UK’s four regional agricultural departments have come together today for a major Government exercise to test Foot...
N.Ireland
Holidaymakers urged to avoid importing 'devastating' animal diseases
Northern Irish holidaymakers have been warned about the risks of importing animal diseases from their holiday destinations. This warning comes...
