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IBR remains a 'significant concern' for Irish beef sector - study
Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) is still a “significant concern” for the Irish beef sector, despite a drop in prevalence of...
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€14.2m going out to farmers under National Beef Welfare Scheme
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has today (Friday, December 15) confirmed that payments under the National...
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Watch: How Cavan farm partnership combats scour
Scour occurs when the gut becomes compromised and calves lose proper functioning of the intestine, resulting in diarrhoea and loss...
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IBR results 'do not impact' on trade of animals - DAFM
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has clarified information regarding the implications of infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR)...
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Farmers 'left in the dark' over IBR testing - ICSA
Farmers have been “left in the dark” over a new suckler scheme, which includes a testing requirement for infectious bovine...
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'Mistake' to include IBR testing in beef scheme - IFA
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has been urged to “revisit” the inclusion of a test for infectious...
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Beef welfare scheme: IBR testing requirement 'breach of trust' - IFA
The inclusion of a requirement to test for infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) in the new National Beef Welfare Scheme (NBWS)...
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New suckler scheme: 10% penalty for failing to test for IBR
Details of the new suckler scheme, the National Beef Welfare Scheme (NBWS), were revealed this week. The scheme will incentivise...
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INHFA: New suckler scheme 'a major disappointment'
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) has said that the new National Beef Welfare Scheme (NBWS) is a...
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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...
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AHI backs IBR testing measure in new beef scheme
Animal Health Ireland (AHI) has welcomed the inclusion of a testing measure for infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) as part of...
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ICSA brands new suckler scheme 'Mickey Mouse money'
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has described a new government scheme paying suckler farmers €50/calf as “Mickey...
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Minister announces €50/calf scheme for suckler farmers
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has announced the opening of a new scheme that will pay...