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UK bluetongue case numbers continue to rise

Five new cases of bluetongue have been confirmed across the UK in the last week.

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 October 2026

UK bluetongue case numbers continue to rise

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Muir warns of bluetongue outbreak in NI

Muir warns of bluetongue outbreak in NI

Following a significant rise in bluetongue cases across GB and the Republic of Ireland, Minister Andrew Muir has urged NI livestock keepers to remain vigilant against the virus.

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Farmers urged to remain vigilant following confirmed bluetongue case

Farmers urged to remain vigilant following confirmed bluetongue case

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Hidden DNA traces sheep pox back at least 3,500 years

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DNA recovered from medieval manuscripts and ancient sheep remains has revealed that the sheep pox virus has been affecting livestock for thousands of years.

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Seven in 10 recommended winter barley varieties are virus tolerant

Seven in 10 recommended winter barley varieties are virus tolerant

Virus tolerance has become normal in winter barley varieties. Three new varieties on the list have good disease resistance.

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Scotland confirms first bluetongue case as virus sweeps Britain

Scotland confirms first bluetongue case as virus sweeps Britain

Britain is witnessing a surge in bluetongue outbreaks over the high-risk summer months.

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Sheep Management: bluetongue virus vaccination and fertiliser application

Sheep Management: bluetongue virus vaccination and fertiliser application

An outbreak of the bluetongue virus in Britain is hitting farms hard with clinical symptoms of the virus being seen in sheep and cattle

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