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Priority must be to contain Wexford bluetongue outbreak – ICMSA

The ICMSA has urged farmers to heed Department of Agriculture advice on biosecurity after the confirmation of bluetongue in a herd in Co Wexford.

NEWS 24 January 2026

Priority must be to contain Wexford bluetongue outbreak – ICMSA

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Another case of bluetongue virus detected in Northern Ireland

Another case of bluetongue virus detected in Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 January 2026

IFA claims cool temperatures could allow eradication of bluetongue

IFA claims cool temperatures could allow eradication of bluetongue

LETTERS 24 January 2026

In pictures: symptoms of bluetongue in cattle and sheep

In pictures: symptoms of bluetongue in cattle and sheep

In pictures: symptoms of bluetongue in cattle and sheep

NEWS 24 January 2026

Bluetongue found in animal on Co Wexford farm

Bluetongue found in animal on Co Wexford farm

Bluetongue found in animal on Co Wexford farm

NEWS 24 January 2026

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Department carried out 2,500 bluetongue tests since July

Department carried out 2,500 bluetongue tests since July

The 2,500 tests carried out on cattle and sheep samples have yet to show any incidence of the disease.

NEWS 6 December 2025

Bluetongue vaccines to be rolled out

Bluetongue vaccines to be rolled out

Reports on efficacy from the countries that have been using the bluetongue 3 vaccines have been mixed.

NEWS 6 December 2025

Bluetongue is outside control zone, says DAERA

Bluetongue is outside control zone, says DAERA

More than 5,500 samples from livestock have been tested in over 50 farms within the temporary control zone to date.

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 December 2025

Green light for bluetongue vaccines as Minister warns of heightened risk

Green light for bluetongue vaccines as Minister warns of heightened risk

Four confirmed bluetongue outbreaks in Co Down have prompted Minister Heydon to permit farmers use bluetongue vaccines on cattle and sheep in 2026.

NEWS 6 December 2025

Two suspected cases of bluetongue on fourth NI farm

Two suspected cases of bluetongue on fourth NI farm

Temporary control zone surveillance has indicated suspect bluetongue cases in two cattle on a second farm near Greyabbey.

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 December 2025

Lifeline for NI sheep as export suspension to Britain lifted

Lifeline for NI sheep as export suspension to Britain lifted

Factory lamb quotes have fallen by 30p/kg to 40p/kg since restrictions on sheep movements due to the bluetongue virus were imposed while live prices reduced by upwards of £10 to £15 per head.

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 December 2025

Second Northern Ireland farm with suspected bluetongue

Second Northern Ireland farm with suspected bluetongue

Authorities in Northern Ireland are investigating another farm located within 20km of the first confirmed case of BTV3 on the island of Ireland.

NEWS 6 December 2025

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Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

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Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

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