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Dutch authorities unable to identify source of bluetongue strain
Noel Bardon
What does the latest research on bluetongue 3 and the efficacy of the virus's new vaccines say?
4 September 2024 News
Bluetongue cases on the rise in Britain
There has been a bluetongue resurgence in the UK after a months-long spell without a confirmed case.
28 August 2024 News
Bluetongue case spike in Netherlands
Farmers in the Netherlands have witnessed a sharp rise in bluetongue cases over recent weeks.
No decision on Bluetongue vaccine for UK
Three different vaccines for the BTV-3 strain of the viral disease are currently being evaluated in the UK.
14 August 2024 Northern Ireland
European Commission approves €700m scheme to close Dutch farms
It is planned to improve the quality of the environment and promote a more sustainable and environmentally friendly production in the livestock sector.
14 August 2024 News
Live exports of store cattle up 30%
Adam Woods takes a look at the current live export figures in what’s shaping up to be a very positive year for live exports.
31 July 2024 Markets
Farmers urged to stay vigilant for bluetongue
Importers must abide by livestock isolation protocols to help ensure the disease is not introduced to Ireland.
26 July 2024 News
Higher prices for heavy cattle
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade including the latest on live exports.
24 July 2024 Markets
Days of exporting unweaned calves 'on life support'
The Netherlands is looking to fast-track new rules, which would hamper calf exports to the market.
10 July 2024 News
Farmer Writes: once bitten, twice shy, third time a fool?
There's been little let up in the cold winds this summer, as Tommy Moyles reflects on the challenges they provide and on news from the Netherlands, which could prove challenging for Irish farmers.
10 July 2024 Farmer Writes
Ireland enters higher risk period for bluetongue as temperatures rise
The bluetongue virus is spread by infected biting midges. This type of midge is present in Ireland and generally most active between April and November.
10 July 2024 News
Could the Dutch derogation plan rebound on Irish farmers?
As the new Dutch government says it will scrap cow cull plans, how will its opposition to climate action plan targets affect the temperature in Brussels?
22 May 2024 Dealer