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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 8 April 2026

Significant reduction in BVD-positive calves

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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

NEWS 31 March 2026

Bluetongue found in Monaghan animal slaughtered last November

Bluetongue found in Monaghan animal slaughtered last November

Bluetongue found in Monaghan animal slaughtered last November

NEWS 24 March 2026

Bluetongue vaccination an option in 2026 beef and sheep welfare schemes

Bluetongue vaccination an option in 2026 beef and sheep welfare schemes

Bluetongue vaccination an option in 2026 beef and sheep welfare schemes

NEWS 24 March 2026

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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 18 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 18 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 18 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 18 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 18 February 2026

500,000 foot-and-mouth disease vaccines land in Cyprus after three outbreaks

500,000 foot-and-mouth disease vaccines land in Cyprus after three outbreaks

There have been 31 cases of the virus reported in cattle and sheep across three separate farms in northern Cyprus.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Farmers north and south eager to see cattle trade return to normality

Farmers north and south eager to see cattle trade return to normality

The IFA and UFU are reporting that farmers both sides of the border wish to see the trade of breeding cattle and sheep reopen.

NEWS 18 February 2026

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