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Disease testing done outside of NI, MLAs told

Both Bluetongue and bird flu samples are being tested in labs outside of NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 June 2026

Disease testing done outside of NI, MLAs told

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Heightened bluetongue risk in current warm weather, warns Department

Heightened bluetongue risk in current warm weather, warns Department

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High temperatures aid the replication of bluetongue virus

High temperatures aid the replication of bluetongue virus

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New bluetongue case found in Tipperary

New bluetongue case found in Tipperary

New bluetongue case found in Tipperary

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Over four million Bultavo vaccines sold in Ireland

Over four million Bultavo vaccines sold in Ireland

Over four million Bultavo vaccines sold in Ireland

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Threat of tick bites everywhere in Ireland

Threat of tick bites everywhere in Ireland

Farmers are well accustomed to the disease risks from ticks in their sheep but the HSE is also highlighting people to be cognisant of the risks of tick bites and lyme disease

SHEEP HANDLING 24 March 2026

Bluetongue case confirmed in Cork

Bluetongue case confirmed in Cork

Bluetongue has been detected in a cow in Co Cork. This brings the number of counties the virus has been confirmed in to seven. Tommy Moyles reports.

NEWS 24 March 2026

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 24 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 24 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 24 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 24 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 24 March 2026

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