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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 29 April 2026

Bluetongue case confirmed in Cork

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3,000 herds vaccinated for bluetongue

3,000 herds vaccinated for bluetongue

NEWS 27 April 2026

Significant reduction in BVD-positive calves

Significant reduction in BVD-positive calves

NEWS 8 April 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

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

NEWS 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

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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 23 February 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 23 February 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 23 February 2026

ISA to monitor bluetongue situation closely

ISA to monitor bluetongue situation closely

The Irish Shows Association has updated exhibitors regarding its position in relation to the bluetongue virus ahead of the 2026 show season.

PEDIGREE 23 February 2026

Bluetongue: shackles to come off north-south live trade on Friday

Bluetongue: shackles to come off north-south live trade on Friday

Veterinary authorities north and south have agreed a derogation from certain veterinary certification requirements that had prevented livestock movements.

NEWS 23 February 2026

Bluetongue has been here five months - analysis

Bluetongue has been here five months - analysis

Bluetongue outbreaks have been confirmed this week beyond Co Wexford for the first time since cases were detected in Ireland.

NEWS 23 February 2026

Bluetongue cases in Louth and Wicklow

Bluetongue cases in Louth and Wicklow

Further surveillance testing has confirmed that the bluetongue virus is not just in Co Wexford.

NEWS 23 February 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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