Vaccines

Bluetongue risk as midge activity rises

Ongoing surveillance by DAERA shows midge activity is fast-approaching the threshold which officially marks the end of inactive period.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

Bluetongue risk as midge activity rises

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Bluetongue vaccines can be split between holdings

Bluetongue vaccines can be split between holdings

BREEDING & HEALTH 22 April 2026

Beef Management: grass management, breeding preparation and vaccination

Beef Management: grass management, breeding preparation and vaccination

MANAGEMENT 8 April 2026

Over 16,000 cattle and sheep tested for bluetongue

Over 16,000 cattle and sheep tested for bluetongue

Over 16,000 cattle and sheep tested for bluetongue

NEWS 31 March 2026

Bluetongue vaccine should be added to more schemes – ICMSA

Bluetongue vaccine should be added to more schemes – ICMSA

Bluetongue vaccine should be added to more schemes – ICMSA

NEWS 27 March 2026

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Bluetongue vaccination added to sheep and beef schemes

Bluetongue vaccination added to sheep and beef schemes

The Minister also confirmed that the actions included in the 2026 schemes would be similar to the practical measures contained in the 2025 scheme year

BREEDING & HEALTH 2 March 2026

Bluetongue vaccination an option in 2026 beef and sheep welfare schemes

Bluetongue vaccination an option in 2026 beef and sheep welfare schemes

Beef farmers in the scheme will have to choose whether to vaccinate for bluetongue or clostridial diseases or calf pneumonia.

NEWS 2 March 2026

Farmers advised to vaccinate for blackleg

Farmers advised to vaccinate for blackleg

The Department’s animal health surveillance programme recommends contacting your vet for the best blackleg vaccination procedure for your farm.

NEWS 2 March 2026

Bird flu vaccine trials begin in the UK

Bird flu vaccine trials begin in the UK

The UK has begun new vaccine trials in turkeys to assess whether targeted immunisation can help curb the spread of bird flu

NORTHERN IRELAND 2 March 2026

England to trial bird flu vaccines in turkeys

England to trial bird flu vaccines in turkeys

The targeted trial will test the efficacy of the vaccine against the disease, which has significantly impacted captive and wild birds globally since 2020.

NEWS 2 March 2026

Bluetongue vaccination required for Balmoral

Bluetongue vaccination required for Balmoral

The 2026 Balmoral Show is now accepting entries, with mandatory bluetongue vaccination introduced for all cattle and sheep as part of updated health measures.

NORTHERN IRELAND 2 March 2026

INHFA calls for bluetongue vaccine measure to be added to welfare schemes

INHFA calls for bluetongue vaccine measure to be added to welfare schemes

The INHFA is calling on the Department to provide full financial support to cover bluetongue vaccines under both the sheep and beef welfare schemes.

NEWS 2 March 2026

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