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Sheep ‘dropping down dead’ in fields from bluetongue in England, farmer warns

Over 130 sheep and cattle have now tested positive for the virus in England since 1 July.

NEWS 31 July 2026

Sheep ‘dropping down dead’ in fields from bluetongue in England, farmer warns

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Higher bluetongue risk continues in warm weather

Higher bluetongue risk continues in warm weather

NEWS 29 July 2026

Vet labs reveal main killers of cattle and sheep last spring

Vet labs reveal main killers of cattle and sheep last spring

NEWS 23 July 2026

Sheep imports and exports – what are the current rules?

Sheep imports and exports – what are the current rules?

Sheep imports and exports – what are the current rules?

SHEEP BREEDING 19 July 2026

Hot weather sees bluetongue cases on the rise in England

Hot weather sees bluetongue cases on the rise in England

Hot weather sees bluetongue cases on the rise in England

NEWS 19 July 2026

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Weighing up the merits of bluetongue vaccination

Weighing up the merits of bluetongue vaccination

Reports indicate that the uptake of vaccination in sheep flocks has been low in commercial flocks and variable in pedigree flocks.

SHEEP BREEDING 14 June 2026

Vaccine stumbling block remains for live exports to Britain

Vaccine stumbling block remains for live exports to Britain

A recategorisation of bluetongue at EU-level will not ease cattle and sheep movement restrictions between Ireland and Britain.

NEWS 14 June 2026

Bluetongue virus policy update for June 2026

Bluetongue virus policy update for June 2026

Strict pre-import rules remain in place in countries where other serotypes outside of BTV-3 are prevalent

NEWS 14 June 2026

Bultavo-3 bluetongue vaccine likely to require annual administration

Bultavo-3 bluetongue vaccine likely to require annual administration

Dr Ruth Sanders of the Department of Agriculture told farmers at last week’s sheep conference that the manufacturers of the vaccine are requesting that it be approved as an annual vaccine

NEWS 14 June 2026

My Farming Week: Thomas Kennedy, Collinstown, Co Westmeath

My Farming Week: Thomas Kennedy, Collinstown, Co Westmeath

Thomas Kennedy milks 280 British Friesian cows at home with his parents in Westmeath.

NEWS 14 June 2026

The likely actions in the beef welfare scheme

The likely actions in the beef welfare scheme

While the scheme is not expected to open until August, Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has confirmed similar actions as in 2025 with the addition of bluetongue virus vaccination

SUCKLERS 14 June 2026

Heightened bluetongue risk in current warm weather, warns Department

Heightened bluetongue risk in current warm weather, warns Department

The Department of Agriculture is warning of an increasing risk in the spread of bluetongue due to warmer weather and is encouraging farmers who have not yet vaccinated to consider doing so.

NEWS 14 June 2026

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