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Mycobacterium bovis surveillance in European badgers (Meles meles) killed by vehicles in Northern Ireland
This document provides a summary and details of a survey of Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) in badgers killed by cars since 1999.
Association between M. Bovis strain types in cattle herds and road-kill badgers in NI
This document provides information on the association between M. Bovis strain types in cattle herd and road-kill badgers in Northern Ireland
Information released by DAERA: 23-146
The number of bird culls carried out across NI due to confirmed or suspected cases of avian influenza.
Calving at 24 months for optimum economic and lifetime performance
In order to maintain dairy herd size it is necessary to have a good supply of quality heifers to replace animals that have to be culled.
Benchmarking can help
Just recently Neil Badger hosted a Benchmarking meeting for his local Business Development Group (BDG).
A simulation model to support a study of test and vaccinate or remove (TVR) in Northern Ireland
The primary purpose of the model was to provide evidence to DARD to assist in the design of a badger intervention research study, specifically in
Record and plan your way towards increased flock efficiency
As preparation gets underway for lambing in mid-season flocks, consider the benefits of recording important information which can be used to guide
Information released by DAERA: 23-56
In last 3 years and for 2011 / 12, number of dead badgers collected at the roadside, number of those tested for TB and number those that tested
Dairy fertility
Infertility has been identified as the number one problem on dairy farms and is estimated to cost dairy farmers in Northern Ireland approximately £50
Bovine Tuberculosis
Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease of cattle. It is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium bovis (M. bovis) which can also infect and
Site Surveys
Following an initial assessment and site visit, we may request a survey to assess specific natural heritage aspects of the site. It may be aimed at a
Consultation on the Department's proposed implementation and next steps of the bTB eradication strategy for Northern Ireland
The Department is seeking views on the next steps in a strategy to eradicate bovine tuberculosis from Northern Ireland. The consultation paper
DAERA invites expressions of interest for latest step in battle on Bovine TB
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced an expression of interest call in the latest move to tackle Bovine
Test and vaccinate or remove (TVR) wildlife intervention research
The “test and vaccinate or remove” (TVR) project is a five year wildlife intervention study being carried out in the Banbridge area of County Down.
Common misconceptions about Bovine Tuberculosis (TB)
This page provide useful advice and guidance on common misconceptions about Bovine Tuberculosis.
Fourth year of TVR project set to begin
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced that the fourth year of the Test and Vaccinate or Remove (TVR)
Third Year of TVR project due to begin
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen today announced that the third year of the Test and Vaccinate or Remove (TVR) Wildlife Intervention Research
Fifth year of Test and Vaccinate or Remove (TVR) project gets under way
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced that the fifth and final year of the Test and Vaccinate or
Advice and Information for planning approval on land which is of nature conservation value
The following information is available to better help understand what is required when applying for planning approval on land which is of nature
Ecology Reports
Ecology Reports for Mobuoy SiteThe purpose of ecological surveys is to provide information on what species of plants and animals occupy and/or use a