News - Bluetongue
Bluetongue jab to be included in beef and sheep welfare schemes
An outbreak of the virus was recently confirmed in a herd in Co. Wexford.
Mar 24, 2026 08:25
Bluetongue impacting on trade for local farmers
Bluetongue does not affect human health or food safety; meat and milk are safe to eat.
Feb 25, 2026 17:10
Local TD calls for Irish cattle exports to return to normal despite bluetongue outbreak
The virus has now been detected in five herds in Co Wexford since the first confirmed case here last month.
Feb 18, 2026 10:51
Local TD concerned bluetongue will spread more next month
The virus was first detected in the Republic on January 22nd.
Feb 18, 2026 08:22
Vigilance is key following Bluetongue outbreak, says IFA Chair
A case was confirmed in a cattle herd in County Wexford at the weekend.
Jan 26, 2026 18:13
Bluetongue animal case detected in Co. Wexford
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, confirmed the outbreak, saying the news is unwelcome but not surprising as the virus has been spreading across Europe, Britain and Northern Ireland.
Jan 24, 2026 11:41
Bluetongue vaccine to be made available to local farmers next year
Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon says he's allowing the vaccine to be used as a result of four outbreaks of the disease in the North.
Dec 18, 2025 12:12
Calls to halt livestock moves amid growing bluetongue crisis
More than 40 confirmed cases were found in the Bangor area last week.
Dec 8, 2025 17:53
Local concern over bluetongue virus
There are two confirmed cases and a further 44 suspected cases among cows in Bangor, Co Down.
Dec 4, 2025 07:24
Bluetongue Outbreak is the Biggest Threat to Irish Farming Since 2001, Warns Leitrim Councillor
It's due to the outbreak of Bluetongue disease in two cows north of the border near Bangor in County Down.
Dec 1, 2025 17:38
PODCAST: Carrigallen farmer says bluetongue is 'extremely worrying'
Officials suspect it has been detected in two cows near Bangor.
Dec 1, 2025 13:46Shannonside Newsletter
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