The official second launch of the National Farmed Animal Biosecurity Strategy (2025-2030) was announced in December. The strategy outlines the importance of farmed animal biosecurity in Ireland, as well as ensuring all relevant stakeholders are aware of their role and responsibilities in practising effective biosecurity. Launching the new strategy, agriculture minister Martin Heydon said: “I am delighted to launch the second National Farmed Animal Biosecurity Strategy, a strategic plan for biosecurity over the next five years. Mr Heydon said: “Effective, consistent biosecurity practices protect and strengthen animal health and welfare, while also contributing to the improvement of animal production and quality. This highlights the ongoing threats we face.”The second strategy will complement the upcoming Plant Health and Biosecurity Strategy and biosecurity measures in place in the aquaculture sector, as well as aim to reinforce other department and agency strategies and regulatory frameworks, such as the Climate Action Plan 2025.

Source: Irish Examiner December 31, 2025 18:00 UTC