Bluetongue

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 27 January 2026

Second cow tests positive for bluetongue on Wexford farm

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No movement restrictions to be introduced around farm with bluetongue

No movement restrictions to be introduced around farm with bluetongue

NEWS 27 January 2026

Conditions for live exports outlined in light of bluetongue case

Conditions for live exports outlined in light of bluetongue case

NEWS 26 January 2026

Bluetongue latest: live exports of cattle and sheep from ROI to NI suspended

Bluetongue latest: live exports of cattle and sheep from ROI to NI suspended

Bluetongue latest: live exports of cattle and sheep from ROI to NI suspended

NEWS 26 January 2026

Results awaited of further bluetongue tests around outbreak farm

Results awaited of further bluetongue tests around outbreak farm

Results awaited of further bluetongue tests around outbreak farm

NEWS 26 January 2026

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Farmers in Carnew sanguine about bluetongue case

Farmers in Carnew sanguine about bluetongue case

There was no impact on cattle prices in Carnew Mart, as a strong trade pertained despite confirmation of a bluetongue case.

NEWS 24 January 2026

Watch: bluetongue outbreak doesn’t affect Saturday’s mart trade

Watch: bluetongue outbreak doesn’t affect Saturday’s mart trade

Adam Woods has the latest on Saturday’s mart trade and whether Wexford’s bluetongue outbreak hit business.

NEWS 24 January 2026

Priority must be to contain Wexford bluetongue outbreak – ICMSA

Priority must be to contain Wexford bluetongue outbreak – ICMSA

The ICMSA has urged farmers to heed Department of Agriculture advice on biosecurity after the confirmation of bluetongue in a herd in Co Wexford.

NEWS 24 January 2026

Exports to remain north of 200,000

Exports to remain north of 200,000

While a 10% decline is expected from the high point of over 223,000 calves exported in 2025, demand is expected to remain robust in key export markets.

CALVES 24 January 2026

Another case of bluetongue virus detected in Northern Ireland

Another case of bluetongue virus detected in Northern Ireland

The case at a premises near Portavogie, Co Down, does not require an extension to the temporary control zone currently in place.

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 January 2026

IFA claims cool temperatures could allow eradication of bluetongue

IFA claims cool temperatures could allow eradication of bluetongue

Current temperatures open the door to the complete eradication of bluetongue from Ireland before milder spring conditions set in, the IFA has said.

LETTERS 24 January 2026

In pictures: symptoms of bluetongue in cattle and sheep

In pictures: symptoms of bluetongue in cattle and sheep

What are signs of the bluetongue virus cattle and sheep farmers should draw their heightened attention to after the discovery of cases on a farm in Wexford?

NEWS 24 January 2026

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