Bluetongue

Vaccine stumbling block remains for live exports to Britain

A recategorisation of bluetongue at EU-level will not ease cattle and sheep movement restrictions between Ireland and Britain.

NEWS 24 June 2026

Vaccine stumbling block remains for live exports to Britain

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Bluetongue virus policy update for June 2026

Bluetongue virus policy update for June 2026

NEWS 24 June 2026

Bultavo-3 bluetongue vaccine likely to require annual administration

Bultavo-3 bluetongue vaccine likely to require annual administration

NEWS 24 June 2026

My Farming Week: Thomas Kennedy, Collinstown, Co Westmeath

My Farming Week: Thomas Kennedy, Collinstown, Co Westmeath

My Farming Week: Thomas Kennedy, Collinstown, Co Westmeath

NEWS 17 June 2026

The likely actions in the beef welfare scheme

The likely actions in the beef welfare scheme

The likely actions in the beef welfare scheme

SUCKLERS 14 June 2026

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Heightened bluetongue risk in current warm weather, warns Department

Heightened bluetongue risk in current warm weather, warns Department

The Department of Agriculture is warning of an increasing risk in the spread of bluetongue due to warmer weather and is encouraging farmers who have not yet vaccinated to consider doing so.

NEWS 24 May 2026

Top tips on preventing pneumonia on suckler farms

Top tips on preventing pneumonia on suckler farms

Adam Woods takes a look at preventing pneumonia outbreaks on suckler farms this summer.

BREEDING & HEALTH 24 May 2026

Bluetongue to top Teagasc sheep conference agenda

Bluetongue to top Teagasc sheep conference agenda

The conference will be a mix of indoor and outdoor sessions and will run from 3pm to 9pm. The event is free and no booking is required.

NEWS 24 May 2026

High temperatures aid the replication of bluetongue virus

High temperatures aid the replication of bluetongue virus

Higher temperatures aid both the replication of the virus and the size of the midge population.

NEWS 24 May 2026

Key lessons from DairyCon 2026

Key lessons from DairyCon 2026

DairyCon, a two-day conference for vets in dairy practice was held in Kilkenny last week, offering insights into bluetongue, TB and calf health from a vet’s perspective.

MANAGEMENT 24 May 2026

New bluetongue case found in Tipperary

New bluetongue case found in Tipperary

Bluetongue antibodies have been discovered in an unvaccinated bullock sent for slaughter.

NEWS 24 May 2026

Bluetongue in Ireland: risks, fertility losses and why vaccination matters

Bluetongue in Ireland: risks, fertility losses and why vaccination matters

Kevin O Sullivan*, Glasslyn Veterinary, outlines how vaccination is a cost-effective option to safeguard you herd or flock from potential heavy losses.

ANIMAL HEALTH 24 May 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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