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Explainer: everything we know about bluetongue in Ireland so far

An outbreak of bluetongue virus serotype 3 was confirmed in a cow last weekend. Here’s the latest on the bluetongue situation in Ireland.

NEWS 31 January 2026

Explainer: everything we know about bluetongue in Ireland so far

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Farm Tech Talk: bluetongue, storm Chandre and Bord Bia fallout

Farm Tech Talk: bluetongue, storm Chandre and Bord Bia fallout

PODCAST 30 January 2026

‘Witch hunt’: Minister blames IFA for big chunk of Bord Bia damage

‘Witch hunt’: Minister blames IFA for big chunk of Bord Bia damage

NEWS 29 January 2026

Breeding suckler cows that work hard

Breeding suckler cows that work hard

Breeding suckler cows that work hard

NEWS 28 January 2026

Three vaccines permitted for BTV 3

Three vaccines permitted for BTV 3

Three vaccines permitted for BTV 3

NEWS 28 January 2026

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Some animals left Wexford bluetongue farm before it was restricted – IFA

Some animals left Wexford bluetongue farm before it was restricted – IFA

The IFA said that there is very limited risk of onward spread at current weather conditions.

NEWS 26 January 2026

Chinese market closed for Irish beef due to bluetongue

Chinese market closed for Irish beef due to bluetongue

As part of the protocol agreed for beef exports, Ireland must inform China if a case of bluetongue occurs in Ireland

NEWS 26 January 2026

IFA tells Heydon it doesn’t want Murrin's explanations, 'it wants him gone'

IFA tells Heydon it doesn’t want Murrin's explanations, 'it wants him gone'

The IFA will not take up Larry Murrin's offer to brief the association on his use of Brazilian beef, Minister Martin Heydon has been told.

NEWS 26 January 2026

Second cow tests positive for bluetongue on Wexford farm

Second cow tests positive for bluetongue on Wexford farm

The cows which have tested positive were bred on the farm and were not imported.

NEWS 26 January 2026

Horgans says Brazilian corned beef ‘does not replace Irish fresh beef’

Horgans says Brazilian corned beef ‘does not replace Irish fresh beef’

Horgans Delicatessen Supplies has said that Horgan’s Corned Beef is the only product it supplies that is not sourced from Irish or European suppliers.

NEWS 26 January 2026

Conditions for live exports outlined in light of bluetongue case

Conditions for live exports outlined in light of bluetongue case

There is potential for exports to continue as normal for most EU countries including the Netherlands and Spain, while exports to Italy and Poland may be subject to certain conditions.

NEWS 26 January 2026

Results awaited of further bluetongue tests around outbreak farm

Results awaited of further bluetongue tests around outbreak farm

The bluetongue situation should become clearer over the next two days, when the results of follow-up bluetongue tests are expected.

NEWS 26 January 2026

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Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

Learn how Abbeyleix dairy farmer Seán Miller uses GAIN Easi Mix to drive calf performance on his family farm.

Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

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