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Local concern over bluetongue virus

Dec 4, 2025 07:24
By Shannonside News
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Local concern over bluetongue virus

There are two confirmed cases and a further 44 suspected cases among cows in Bangor, Co Down.

A Strokestown farmer says the possible spread of the bluetongue virus in the north is a 'major worry'.

There are two confirmed cases and a further 44 suspected cases among cows in Bangor, Co Down.

The disease doesn't affect humans or food safety.

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But Alan Gibbons, from Strokestown, says it's still a huge concern to local farmers:

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