Cattle trading across Ireland is a longstanding farming practice that has been considered a critical factor in the spread of disease, including the spread of bovine Tuberculosis (bTB), the main disease of focus in this paper. bTB, caused by Mycobacterium bovis, is a chronic and infectious disease of cattle that is recognised as one of the most pressing animal health problems facing the Irish agricultural landscape. To better control bTB and manage risks posed by cattle trading, this study aimed to explore farmers views of (i) animal disease transmission when trading, (ii) the type of information they seek/provide when trading and (iii) whether the TB herd history and geographical location are considered when buying in new stock. Convenience sampling was used to employ the study participants and a total of 22 phone interviews were conducted with dairy farmers across five regions in Ireland. A Thematic analysis was employed to analyse the data, through which six key themes emerged, including Animal Health Matters When Trading, Perceived Disease Risk during Cattle Movement, TB Herd History Information Revealed and Concealed, Geographic Trade Considerations, Animal Class Profile is Relevant, and Buyer-Seller Information Preferences. By identifying and understanding the factors that were highlighted by farmers in this study, policymakers and other stakeholders can ensure that effective and sustainable future interventions and policies are developed to encourage dairy farmers’ participation in responsible cattle trading practices, as well as other members of the farming community.