bluetongue

ICMSA criticises Minister’s ‘too little, too late’ bluetongue approach

The ICMSA livestock committee chair was blunt in his criticism of the Minister for Agriculture's approach to bluetongue vaccination.

NEWS 27 October 2026

ICMSA criticises Minister’s ‘too little, too late’ bluetongue approach

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Bluetongue cases up 85% in last week with two new counties hit

Bluetongue cases up 85% in last week with two new counties hit

NEWS 21 October 2026

Bluetongue cases rise again as Wexford becomes hotspot

Bluetongue cases rise again as Wexford becomes hotspot

NEWS 20 October 2026

Bluetongue cases jump 40% in four days – with Kilkenny latest county hit

Bluetongue cases jump 40% in four days – with Kilkenny latest county hit

Bluetongue cases jump 40% in four days – with Kilkenny latest county hit

NEWS 16 October 2026

UK farmers warned not to buy or swap leftover bluetongue vaccines

UK farmers warned not to buy or swap leftover bluetongue vaccines

UK farmers warned not to buy or swap leftover bluetongue vaccines

NEWS 14 October 2026

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Bluetongue cases tick upwards again, with spread growing in Wexford

Bluetongue cases tick upwards again, with spread growing in Wexford

There appears to be a bluetongue hotspot in Co Wexford, where there has been 10 confirmed cases this season.

NEWS 13 October 2026

65% of UK farmers planning to ‘definitely’ vaccinate against bluetongue in 2027

65% of UK farmers planning to ‘definitely’ vaccinate against bluetongue in 2027

The demand from British farmers is set to require 350,000 bluetongue vaccine doses next year.

NEWS 12 October 2026

Inside the Farmers Journal: budget, bales, bluetongue and border collies

Inside the Farmers Journal: budget, bales, bluetongue and border collies

Listen in as our team breaks down some of the key stories from this week's paper.

NEWS 8 October 2026

Vets extol the logic of vaccinating for bluetongue

Vets extol the logic of vaccinating for bluetongue

Edwin Murphy of Adare Veterinary Clinic in Limerick said 80-85% of clients’ cows were vaccinated this spring.

NEWS 7 October 2026

Four new counties hit with bluetongue as disease spreads west and north

Four new counties hit with bluetongue as disease spreads west and north

Bluetongue has spread to counties Cork, Monaghan, Longford and Westmeath in recent days.

NEWS 6 October 2026

Two months of suckler events kick of in Mohill

Two months of suckler events kick of in Mohill

On Thursday, 24 September, Mohill Mart played host to an information evening. There are 15 of these taking place across the country over the coming two months.

BREEDING & HEALTH 3 October 2026

Scotland ramps up bluetongue restricted zone to cover whole country

Scotland ramps up bluetongue restricted zone to cover whole country

The Scottish government has announced the partial bluetongue restricted zone will be extended to cover the whole country as cases continue to rise.

NEWS 2 October 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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