“This reflects a robust, nationwide approach to mitigating the threat of the bluetongue virus to Irish livestock,” a spokesperson for the Department has said. \ Philip Doyle
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The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has said that some 3,000 herds in Ireland have been vaccinated for the bluetongue virus (BTV) to date.
“This reflects a robust, nationwide approach to mitigating the threat of the bluetongue virus to Irish livestock,” a spokesperson for the Department has said.
The Department has issued over 270 BTV vaccine licenses to veterinary practices, with vaccinations being sought by dairy, beef, and sheep industries.
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Bluetongue has been identified in Counties Wexford, Wicklow, Laois, Louth, Monaghan and Kildare.
Additionally, more than 19,000 samples of ruminants have been tested for bluetongue in 2026, according to the Department.
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The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has said that some 3,000 herds in Ireland have been vaccinated for the bluetongue virus (BTV) to date.
“This reflects a robust, nationwide approach to mitigating the threat of the bluetongue virus to Irish livestock,” a spokesperson for the Department has said.
The Department has issued over 270 BTV vaccine licenses to veterinary practices, with vaccinations being sought by dairy, beef, and sheep industries.
Bluetongue has been identified in Counties Wexford, Wicklow, Laois, Louth, Monaghan and Kildare.
Additionally, more than 19,000 samples of ruminants have been tested for bluetongue in 2026, according to the Department.
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