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Breaking News: Northern Ireland Confirms First Bluetongue Cases of 2026/27 Winter
Northern Ireland has confirmed its first bluetongue cases of the 2026/27 winter season after the virus was detected…
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Liver Fluke Forecast: Lower National Risk but Higher Concern Along Ireland’s Atlantic Coast
Ireland’s 2026 liver fluke forecast indicates occasional losses nationally, with increased risk in Atlantic coastal counties and wet…
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gov.ie: Veterinary Medicine and Residue Controls Explained
Ireland’s veterinary medicine controls and National Residue Control Plan help protect animal welfare, food safety and public health.
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Animal Breeding Ireland: DAFM Rules, Licences and Approved Establishments
A guide to Animal Breeding Ireland rules, DAFM licences, recognised breeding organisations, germinal products and approved establishments.
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Shamonda Virus Ireland: Positive Bovine Test Reported in County Cork
A private laboratory has reported Ireland’s first Shamonda virus detection in bovine samples from two County Cork farms.
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One Health Ireland: Government Committee Publishes 2026 Oversight Materials
Ireland’s One Health Oversight Committee publishes terms of reference, meeting agendas and reports on coordinated human, animal and…
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gov.ie: Veterinary Medicine and Residue Controls Explained for Irish Farmers and Consumers
Ireland’s veterinary medicine controls, residue testing and farm responsibilities explained using official Department of Agriculture guidance.
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gov.ie: Cattle AIM System Explained for Irish Farmers
The gov.ie Cattle AIM guide explains Irish cattle tagging, passports, herd registers, movement notifications and online Agfood.ie services.
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Bluetongue Virus: Ireland Updates Farmers on BTV-3 Risk, Vaccination and Animal Movements
gov.ie updates Irish farmers on bluetongue virus BTV-3, covering symptoms, vaccination, trade impacts and urgent reporting advice.
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Bluetongue Virus: Ireland Urges Farmers to Stay Alert as BTV-3 Risk Grows
Ireland has warned farmers to stay alert as bluetongue virus BTV-3 risk rises, with new guidance on symptoms,…
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Ireland Launches Farmer Survey on Veterinary Care and Herd Health Challenges
A new gov.ie-backed ESRI survey will ask Irish farmers about veterinary care, herd health barriers, and animal welfare…