News - Cattle

Significant interest among local farmers in cattle cull funding- says former ICMSA president
According to the Irish Independent, up to 65,000 cows would need to be culled per year to help reduce emissions.
May 31, 2023 13:05Report reveals over 400,000 cattle recorded in local herds
The national herd currently stands at over 7.6 million animals, with Cork accounting for the highest amount of cattle by county.
Apr 3, 2023 07:04Over 340 local herds restricted due to TB concerns
New regulations on TB testing for cattle in Ireland came in at the beginning of the month
Feb 21, 2023 13:02Almost 50 cattle recorded stolen or missing locally this year
The IFA say checking livestock regularly and making sure boundaries are secure can help combat theft of cattle.
Dec 13, 2022 13:12IFA urges farmers to check for land rezoning
Land that is re-zoned will be subject to a new tax which will be handled by Revenue.
Nov 5, 2022 10:11New coding for agriculture scheme launched in local schools
According to researchers, farming and technology are becoming increasingly linked.
Oct 18, 2022 11:10Leitrim brothers say organic farming is the way forward
The siblings have set up an online farm shop.
Jan 18, 2022 18:01Call for night poaching crackdown after animal carcasses dumped in Roscommon
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Nov 22, 2021 13:11Rathowen farmer fined for possession of 'redwater' treatment sourced from Northern Ireland
A Rathowen farmer has been fined €1250 for procurement and possession of an animal medicine to treat redwater in cattle. The 54-year-old pleaded
Sep 16, 2020 12:09Shannonside Newsletter
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