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First Shamonda virus cases found in Britain

The virus is spread by biting midges and has been detected in cattle, sheep, goats and horse across Europe.

NEWS 4 November 2026

First Shamonda virus cases found in Britain

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Virus impact has been ‘really stark’, MPs told

Virus impact has been ‘really stark’, MPs told

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 November 2026

Shamonda virus suspected or reported in six Irish cattle herds

Shamonda virus suspected or reported in six Irish cattle herds

NEWS 4 November 2026

UK bluetongue case numbers continue to rise

UK bluetongue case numbers continue to rise

UK bluetongue case numbers continue to rise

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 October 2026

Shamonda virus confirmed in human in France

Shamonda virus confirmed in human in France

Shamonda virus confirmed in human in France

NEWS 22 October 2026

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Vet’s Corner: September was the month of the scouring cow

Vet’s Corner: September was the month of the scouring cow

The rumen microbes require adequate fibre and energy to function and process protein.

NEWS 21 October 2026

Bluetongue cases rise again as Wexford becomes hotspot

Bluetongue cases rise again as Wexford becomes hotspot

More than one third of the bluetongue cases confirmed so far this season have been detected in Co Wexford.

NEWS 20 October 2026

Farmer warns others after nearly 200,000 hens culled in bird flu outbreak

Farmer warns others after nearly 200,000 hens culled in bird flu outbreak

David Wright reports from a Parklands Veterinary Group conference for laying hen producers

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 October 2026

Bluetongue: 10-day vaccine delay saw 15% of ewes lost on English farm

Bluetongue: 10-day vaccine delay saw 15% of ewes lost on English farm

Ewes in Sanders-Carr flock did not exhibit drooling or swelling to the mouth, but instead showed more lameness and depressed-type symptoms.

NEWS 28 September 2026

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.

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

Farmers urged to remain vigilant following confirmed bluetongue case

Farmers urged to remain vigilant following confirmed bluetongue case

The IFA has warned farmers to remain vigilant following a recently confirmed case of BTV-3 in Co Wexford, highlighting that the recent weather has provided perfect conditions for midges.

NEWS 7 September 2026

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

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

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

NEWS 2 September 2026

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National Dairy Conference: how can Irish dairy farming be made more resilient?

This year has presented numerous challenges to dairy farming including reduced milk prices, summer drought conditions in many areas, and ongoing pressures of production costs and labour availability.

National Dairy Conference: how can Irish dairy farming be made more resilient?

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