Tb Eradication Programme News Today

Head of Dept. Agriculture's division responsible for setting policy at the TB Eradication Programme believes change is needed | Radio Kerry

Department of Agriculture officials says a report has found some vets may feel pressured not to find TB | Radio Kerry

The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) asked farmers to consider using bulls more resistant to bovine TB as part of their breeding plans.

THE Department of Agriculture should reconsider its policy of prioritising badger vaccination over culling, a leading member of the ICSA has said.ICSA Animal Health and Welfare chair Hugh Farrell expressed frustration with the handling of the TB Eradication Programme.TB has becom

The wildlife control and research programme under the TB Eradication Programme is "continuing to fail farmers", the ICSA has said.

Deputy Matthews asked Minister McConalogue how much money was spent on the TB vaccinations for badgers in the past 10 years....

Virtually all key figures under the TB Eradication Programme saw increases in 2023, with reactors and restrictions seeing notable increases.

The number of factory cattle sourced from Controlled Finishing Units (CFUs) or feedlots has declined in 2023, according to figures from DAFM.

The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine will meet today for an update on TB eradication.

The number of cattle being sourced by factories from CFUs or 'feedlots' has fallen to date this year, according to latest DAFM figures.