Ulster Unionist Party
UUP Deputy Leader and Agriculture Spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA welcomes DAERA's easing of animal movement limits following the recent bluetongue outbreak, but urges farmers to stay cautious and calls on the department to issue regular daily updates to the industry ahead of lambing.
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DUP Deputy Leader and Agriculture Spokesperson Michelle McIlveen MLA says reported Bluetongue near Bangor is worrying for farmers and calls on the Department for clear, timely advice and fair compensation. She also urges the Minister to explore support for vaccination costs and warns of trade…
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Issue: Bluetongue virus confirmed in Northern Ireland with 20km Control Zone Original release: Bluetongue a serious concern – McIlveen (opens in a new tab)
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone calls on the AERA Minister and his department to respond urgently after two confirmed cases of bluetongue in Co Down. He urges an all-island response, vaccine availability for farmers who want them, and action to check whether the disease has spread further.
Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Bluetongue confirmed cases in Co Down Original release: McGlone: Bluetongue situation demands urgent response (opens in a new tab)
Mid Ulster DUP MLA Keith Buchanan expresses deep concern at a further avian flu outbreak in a flock near Pomeroy, County Tyrone, and calls on DAERA to keep supporting the poultry industry. He urges farmers and bird keepers to strictly follow biosecurity measures.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Issue: Avian flu outbreak in flock near Pomeroy, County Tyrone Original release: Vigilance needed to combat avian flu threat – Buchanan (opens in a new tab)
DUP Agriculture spokeswoman Carla Lockhart MP backs poultry farmers affected by the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone introduced after avian flu was found in wild birds in Northern Ireland. She calls for practical assistance, clear communication and strict biosecurity from all bird keepers.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Issue: Avian Influenza Prevention Zone introduced in Northern Ireland after wild bird detection Original release: Lockhart highlights the importance of poultry industry mid Avian… (opens in a new tab)
Alliance spokesperson John Blair MLA welcomes progress on Bovine TB, including the Chief Veterinary Officer's review with nearly 40 proposals and a new bTB Partnership Steering Group due to publish a delivery plan by end March. He says Alliance's position favours better use of test, vaccinate and…
Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Chief Veterinary Officer's bovine TB review and new steering group Original release: Blair welcomes progress to help tackle Bovine TB (opens in a new tab)
Alliance MLA John Blair welcomes the launch of DAERA Minister Andrew Muir's pathway setting out planned animal welfare reforms for the rest of the Assembly mandate. He highlights proposed dog breeding law review, cat microchipping, rescue organisation regulation and slaughterhouse CCTV.
Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: DAERA Animal Welfare Pathway launch Original release: Blair supports launch of DAERA Animal Welfare Pathway (opens in a new tab)