Bluetongue
Noel Bardon on 04 Sep 2021
Rising TB and bird flu outbreaks overshadow 2020 animal health report
2020 saw a rise in the number of avian influenza (AI) cases, while TB was at its highest level since 2009.
Jack Kennedy on 01 Sep 2021
Bluetongue virus – vigilance required
With warm weather midges increasingly active, this article is a timely reminder for all livestock farmers to watch out for bluetongue.
Adam Woods on 01 Sep 2021
Autumn period critical for animal health on farms
Adam Woods previews this week’s autumn animal health focus in the Irish Farmers Journal.
Pat O'Toole on 10 Jul 2021
Invaders are not inevitable but when they come they can be unstoppable
An infestation of canary grass has brought home the reality of farming with invasive species
The Dealer on 16 Aug 2020
In order to open up the country, should we close the borders?
With COVID-19 incidence rising wherever restrictions are lifted, is it time to take advantage of our island status?
Niall Hurson on 13 Aug 2019
Bluetongue fears lead to warning against importing European cattle
The Department of Agriculture has asked farmers not to import cattle from mainland European as there is a heightened risk of Bluetongue disease at this time of the year.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 03 Jul 2019
Greater disease risk as temperatures rise
There is a greater risk of animal and plant diseases spreading as temperatures rise due to climate change.
Tommy Heffernan on 12 Jun 2019
Biosecurity: it's all about protecting your future
There is real science to keeping disease out of your farm. Every farm should aim to start building a written biosecurity plan.
John Sleigh on 15 May 2019
Get the timing right for livestock imports
Farmers Journal Scotland editor John Sleigh has his take on the week's big issues.
Odile Evans on 17 Apr 2019
Bluetongue cases in Germany reach 50
The Department of Agriculture is testing animals imported from certain countries for bluetongue.
Shane Murphy on 03 Apr 2019
Young Irish handlers head to Belgium
A Bluetongue outbreak in Belgium means Irish animals will not be attending the Holstein Friesian European championships. However, some members will still be there, writes Shane Murphy
Amy Forde on 31 Jan 2019
Farmers warned against importing animals from bluetongue countries
The Department of Agriculture has warned farmers against importing animals from bluetongue-affected countries.
Peter McCann on 09 Jan 2019
News in-brief from Northern Ireland
Round-up of news from the farming and food industry in Northern Ireland.
Amy Forde on 02 Jan 2019
First case of bluetongue found in Germany
The German ministry of agriculture has identified a case of bluetongue in the country.
Darren Carty on 19 Dec 2018
Italy’s sheep sector driven by milk and cheese production
Some 74% of the country’s 6.32m ewe flock is farmed in a dairy system with meat production a secondary component aimed at satisfying consumption demand at Christmas and Easter.
David Wright on 19 Dec 2018
Growing role for satellite technology
Satellite technology has helped speed up direct payments to farmers, but could be used for other inspection work in the future.
Tommy Heffernan on 12 Dec 2018
The facts on bluetongue disease
Tommy Heffernan tackles the facts about bluetongue after a case cropped up in Norther Ireland recently.
Tommy Heffernan on 12 Dec 2018
Journal vet view: bluetongue - the facts
Tommy Heffernan looks at the risk factors with this viral disease and to watch out for.
Barry Cassidy on 12 Dec 2018
No cases of bluetongue detected in Republic of Ireland
Following the detection of Bluetongue in animals imported to Northern Ireland and the UK, the Department of Agriculture has said no cases have been detected in Ireland.
Peter McCann on 12 Dec 2018
NI farm with bluetongue remains under restriction
A compulsory testing programme is carried out by DAERA on all animals imported from bluetongue affected regions.