Bluetongue

‘Huge’ resources put into bluetongue vigilance - Minister

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon encouraged all farmers to look at vaccination options.

NEWS 14 September 2026

‘Huge’ resources put into bluetongue vigilance - Minister

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Bluetongue confirmed on Kildare farm after cow shows clinical signs

Bluetongue confirmed on Kildare farm after cow shows clinical signs

NEWS 11 September 2026

UK bluetongue cases double in last three weeks

UK bluetongue cases double in last three weeks

NEWS 11 September 2026

NI remains on high alert for bluetongue cases

NI remains on high alert for bluetongue cases

NI remains on high alert for bluetongue cases

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 September 2026

Department 'satisfied' it has sufficient bluetongue testing capacity

Department 'satisfied' it has sufficient bluetongue testing capacity

Department 'satisfied' it has sufficient bluetongue testing capacity

NEWS 8 September 2026

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‘One-size-fits-all approach’ hampering bluetongue vaccination – ICMSA

‘One-size-fits-all approach’ hampering bluetongue vaccination – ICMSA

Smaller pack sizes will give all farmers ample opportunity to access vaccine without wasting money on product that is not used, the ICMSA said.

NEWS 26 August 2026

Farmers urged to remain vigilant following confirmed bluetongue case

Farmers urged to remain vigilant following confirmed bluetongue case

The IFA has warned farmers to remain vigilant following a recently confirmed case of BTV-3 in Co Wexford, highlighting that the recent weather has provided perfect conditions for midges.

NEWS 26 August 2026

Farmer Writes: fingers crossed bluetongue doesn't appear at our gate

Farmer Writes: fingers crossed bluetongue doesn't appear at our gate

There are only two cases in Wiltshire so far, but there are more under investigation.

FARMER WRITES 26 August 2026

New case of bluetongue confirmed in Wexford

New case of bluetongue confirmed in Wexford

The animal showed no clinical symptoms and was not vaccinated. It is the first case of the disease in Ireland this year.

NEWS 26 August 2026

Increased threat of bluetongue virus

Increased threat of bluetongue virus

Adam Conlon, vet with Carn Vet clinic says it is only a matter of time before we see new cases of the bluetongue virus on the island of Ireland.

ANIMAL HEALTH 26 August 2026

Additional bluetongue lab is used in Britain

Additional bluetongue lab is used in Britain

The BTV-3 strain of bluetongue has been confirmed on 630 farms in the UK during the 2026/27 season to date.

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 August 2026

Dry spell puts sheep breeding and lamb finishing plans under pressure

Dry spell puts sheep breeding and lamb finishing plans under pressure

Two Kilkenny sheep farmers have described the impact of the prolonged dry weather, with lamb finishing delayed and concerns now turning to ewe conditions ahead of breeding.

NEWS 26 August 2026

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Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one

Achieving average weaning weights of 112kg doesn’t happen by accident. For Patrick and Valerie, it starts with calf management, high-quality nutrition and investing heavily in the first 70 days

Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one

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