Vaccines

Farmers facing a risky year for bluetongue

There are three bluetongue vaccines currently authorised for use in Ireland under licence.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Farmers facing a risky year for bluetongue

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'High level' of calls about vaccine

'High level' of calls about vaccine

NEWS 21 January 2026

No new BTV cases since mid-December

No new BTV cases since mid-December

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 January 2026

News in-brief from across NI farming

News in-brief from across NI farming

News in-brief from across NI farming

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 January 2026

Beef Management: weighing weanlings, scour vaccines and lice

Beef Management: weighing weanlings, scour vaccines and lice

Beef Management: weighing weanlings, scour vaccines and lice

MANAGEMENT 30 December 2025

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Spotlight on bluetongue virus properties

Spotlight on bluetongue virus properties

There are three vaccines that will be available for use in Ireland in 2026, with these vaccines already available to farmers in Northern Ireland.

BREEDING & HEALTH 10 December 2025

Editorial: Advice needed on Bluetongue vaccination

Editorial: Advice needed on Bluetongue vaccination

For any vaccination programme to work, there must be leadership and sound veterinary advice on their use.

VIEWPOINTS 10 December 2025

Bluetongue vaccines to be rolled out

Bluetongue vaccines to be rolled out

Reports on efficacy from the countries that have been using the bluetongue 3 vaccines have been mixed.

NEWS 10 December 2025

Green light for bluetongue vaccines as Minister warns of heightened risk

Green light for bluetongue vaccines as Minister warns of heightened risk

Four confirmed bluetongue outbreaks in Co Down have prompted Minister Heydon to permit farmers use bluetongue vaccines on cattle and sheep in 2026.

NEWS 10 December 2025

Department ramps up bluetongue testing of cattle and sheep

Department ramps up bluetongue testing of cattle and sheep

The Minister also confirmed that compensation will be available to farmers who have to cull cattle in the event of an outbreak of bluetongue in Ireland.

NEWS 10 December 2025

BTV will re-emerge in the spring, claims vet

BTV will re-emerge in the spring, claims vet

David Wright reports from a bluetongue meeting organised by Ballygawley farm vets.

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 December 2025

Bluetongue cases continue to climb in Britain

Bluetongue cases continue to climb in Britain

England has been hardest hit by bluetongue virus, with Wales also affected.

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 December 2025

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Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

Want a first look at the farm machinery that will shape the season ahead?

Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

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