Bluetongue

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 29 August 2026

Increased threat of bluetongue virus

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Additional bluetongue lab is used in Britain

Additional bluetongue lab is used in Britain

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

NEWS 26 August 2026

Farmers face up to €8/head bluetongue vaccine cost as Budget 2027 funding sought

Farmers face up to €8/head bluetongue vaccine cost as Budget 2027 funding sought

Farmers face up to €8/head bluetongue vaccine cost as Budget 2027 funding sought

NEWS 26 August 2026

NFU warns that food production at risk amid drought and bluetongue pressures

NFU warns that food production at risk amid drought and bluetongue pressures

NFU warns that food production at risk amid drought and bluetongue pressures

NEWS 24 August 2026

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UFU warns NI farmers as bluetongue cases in UK soar

UFU warns NI farmers as bluetongue cases in UK soar

Farmers in Northern Ireland could face delays of up to four weeks for bluetongue vaccines, as many manufacturers have no available stock.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Beef Welfare Scheme: three actions to qualify for up to €75/calf

Beef Welfare Scheme: three actions to qualify for up to €75/calf

Farmers can receive a payment of up to €75 per cow-calf pair up to a maximum of 45 calves born between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026

SCHEMES 12 August 2026

Bluetongue cases in Britain rise but 'peak outbreak yet to come'

Bluetongue cases in Britain rise but 'peak outbreak yet to come'

The number of bluetongue virus cases in the UK has risen to 493, with 473 cases confirmed in England.

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 August 2026

Beef Welfare Scheme 2026: eligibility, payments and application deadline

Beef Welfare Scheme 2026: eligibility, payments and application deadline

This year's scheme will include an additional option to vaccinate animals against the current strain of the bluetongue virus (BTV-3).

NEWS 12 August 2026

Bluetongue escalation could add downward pressure to British milk supply

Bluetongue escalation could add downward pressure to British milk supply

The Met Office recorded the driest and sunniest July on record for England and Wales, with 71% of England now in drought.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Bluetongue concerns grow as conditions turn 'ideal' for midge activity

Bluetongue concerns grow as conditions turn 'ideal' for midge activity

Association's animal heath chair David Hall has warned farmers to be vigilant

NEWS 12 August 2026

Editorial: UK's Bluetongue fears

Editorial: UK's Bluetongue fears

It causes a high rate of death in infected sheep and fertility problems in infected cattle.

VIEWPOINTS 12 August 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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