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High temperatures aid the replication of bluetongue virus

Higher temperatures aid both the replication of the virus and the size of the midge population.

NEWS 27 May 2026

High temperatures aid the replication of bluetongue virus

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New bluetongue case found in Tipperary

New bluetongue case found in Tipperary

NEWS 27 May 2026

Over four million Bultavo vaccines sold in Ireland

Over four million Bultavo vaccines sold in Ireland

NEWS 20 May 2026

Threat of tick bites everywhere in Ireland

Threat of tick bites everywhere in Ireland

Threat of tick bites everywhere in Ireland

SHEEP HANDLING 17 May 2026

Bluetongue case confirmed in Cork

Bluetongue case confirmed in Cork

Bluetongue case confirmed in Cork

NEWS 29 April 2026

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3,000 herds vaccinated for bluetongue

3,000 herds vaccinated for bluetongue

Over 19,000 samples of ruminants have been tested for bluetongue in 2026, the Department has said.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Significant reduction in BVD-positive calves

Significant reduction in BVD-positive calves

Animal Health Ireland are urging BVD vigilance ahead of the breeding season with analysis showing a significantly higher risk of infection for farms with 400m of a BVD case.

NEWS 11 March 2026

AHI urges farmers to be vigilant for BVD ahead of breeding season

AHI urges farmers to be vigilant for BVD ahead of breeding season

Any pregnant animal can contract BVD. However, heifers are particularly vulnerable as they tend to have lower immunity.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Over 16,000 cattle and sheep tested for bluetongue

Over 16,000 cattle and sheep tested for bluetongue

Data from the national veterinary prescription system shows that 1,157 cattle herds and 53 sheep flocks have had prescriptions issued for bluetongue vaccines.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Bluetongue found in Monaghan animal slaughtered last November

Bluetongue found in Monaghan animal slaughtered last November

The animal, which originated from a farm in Co Monaghan, was slaughtered in November 2025.

NEWS 11 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 11 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 11 March 2026

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Kubota’s M6001 Utility series – the competent all-rounder

With power outputs from 104hp up to 143hp, the five-model M6001 Utility series of tractors from Kubota is the cost-sensitive successor to the proven MGX range

Kubota’s M6001 Utility series – the competent all-rounder

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