Animal Health & Welfare NI

Animal Health & Welfare NI AHWNI aim is to achieve and maintain the highest standards of animal health and welfare in NI

AHWNI seeks to benefit livestock producers and processors by providing the knowledge, education and coordination required to establish effective control programmes for non-notifiable diseases of livestock. The compulsory phase of a Northern Ireland BVD eradication programme began on 1st March 2016. The programme is based on testing ear punch samples collected using tissue sample-enabled official identity or management tags for BVD virus.

16/01/2026

To all cattle & sheep vets & farmers - Please click through to https://bit.ly/Ruminant-Roadmap to watch a one minute video of Mark Jelley, beef farmer & CAGG Chair as he explains why we would so much appreciate 10 minutes of your time to complete this important survey. Your answers will contribute to the creation of the roadmap which will outline exactly how we can demonstrate our responsible stewardship of antibiotics in the cattle and sheep sectors.

WE NEED YOU - Your participation is vital to ensure the roadmap delivers value back to the farm as well as protects both reputation and markets.

15/01/2026

🚜 Get ready for Making Tax Digital – before it’s too late 🚜

New Making Tax Digital rules come into effect in April 2026, and many farmers and rural businesses will need to move to digital accounting software for the first time.

To help make the transition easier, we’re offering Digital Accounting Software Training, designed with the farming community in mind – practical, supportive and jargon-free.

🌱 Why sign up now?
• Get confident using digital accounting software
• Reduce stress and last-minute pressure
• Learn at a pace that works for you
• Get support from people who understand farming

Don’t wait until the rules change – prepare now and protect your peace of mind.

👉 Sign up today: https://forms.office.com/e/KCEqAfAiYF

19/12/2025
27/11/2025

26/11/2025

🐑SHEEP SCAB INFORMATION EVENINGS🐑
Over the past week, AHWNI supported Sheep Scab information evenings kindly hosted by CAFRE. Dr. Stewart Burgess from the Moredun Research Institute spoke about his work with farmers to control sheep scab and also shared the latest findings on sheep scab. CAFRE advisers also gave practical advice on sheep dipping, including how even small-scale farmers can set up a safe and effective dipping system on farm.
Both evenings were highly informative, with important messages that every sheep farmer should hear.
If you weren’t able to attend in person, we would strongly encourage you to join the online webinar on Wednesday 26th November at 7.30pm: https://www.ufuni.org/event/sheep-scab-break-the-cycle/

📢Farmers urged to check BVD statuses to avoid herd closures📢Cattle farmers to check that all calves are tested promptly ...
25/11/2025

📢Farmers urged to check BVD statuses to avoid herd closures📢

Cattle farmers to check that all calves are tested promptly for BVD, to avoid herd closures by DAERA as new restrictions come in place on 1 December 2025. From that date and following 28 days’ notice by DAERA, movement restrictions to stop all moves in or out of a herd and any associated herds will be applied if there are 10 or more BVDUs more than 30 days of age present in the herd. https://tinyurl.com/bdewfcuy

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Dungannon
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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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