Vaccines

Bluetongue cases reach 62 as another county records infection

There has been 14 new cases of the disease identified in Ireland over the last week.

NEWS 28 October 2026

Bluetongue cases reach 62 as another county records infection

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ICMSA criticises Minister’s ‘too little, too late’ bluetongue approach

ICMSA criticises Minister’s ‘too little, too late’ bluetongue approach

NEWS 27 October 2026

UK farmers warned not to buy or swap leftover bluetongue vaccines

UK farmers warned not to buy or swap leftover bluetongue vaccines

NEWS 14 October 2026

65% of UK farmers planning to ‘definitely’ vaccinate against bluetongue in 2027

65% of UK farmers planning to ‘definitely’ vaccinate against bluetongue in 2027

65% of UK farmers planning to ‘definitely’ vaccinate against bluetongue in 2027

NEWS 12 October 2026

Frustrating that VAT reduction is limited to respiratory vaccines - IFA

Frustrating that VAT reduction is limited to respiratory vaccines - IFA

Frustrating that VAT reduction is limited to respiratory vaccines - IFA

NEWS 8 October 2026

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Farmer warns others after nearly 200,000 hens culled in bird flu outbreak

Farmer warns others after nearly 200,000 hens culled in bird flu outbreak

David Wright reports from a Parklands Veterinary Group conference for laying hen producers

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 October 2026

Vaccine VAT reduction on the cards in Budget 2027

Vaccine VAT reduction on the cards in Budget 2027

The Irish Farmers Journal understands that the VAT rate on non-oral vaccines is likely to be brought inline with the 0% rate that applies to oral vaccines, in next week's budget.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Bluetongue: 10-day vaccine delay saw 15% of ewes lost on English farm

Bluetongue: 10-day vaccine delay saw 15% of ewes lost on English farm

Ewes in Sanders-Carr flock did not exhibit drooling or swelling to the mouth, but instead showed more lameness and depressed-type symptoms.

NEWS 28 September 2026

Exporter vaccination push proves successful

Exporter vaccination push proves successful

Vets around the country have reported a good uptake on vaccines this year, and have warned farmers against common mistakes made.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Bluetongue virus outbreak: your questions answered

Bluetongue virus outbreak: your questions answered

Three recent cases of the virus in cattle and the death of a ram in Co Wexford has renewed farmer interest in the virus and is generating questions.

BREEDING & HEALTH 23 September 2026

‘One-size-fits-all approach’ hampering bluetongue vaccination – ICMSA

‘One-size-fits-all approach’ hampering bluetongue vaccination – ICMSA

Smaller pack sizes will give all farmers ample opportunity to access vaccine without wasting money on product that is not used, the ICMSA said.

NEWS 7 September 2026

Farmer Writes: fingers crossed bluetongue doesn't appear at our gate

Farmer Writes: fingers crossed bluetongue doesn't appear at our gate

There are only two cases in Wiltshire so far, but there are more under investigation.

FARMER WRITES 6 September 2026

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