A Carrigallen farmer says a suspected case of bluetongue in Co Down is ‘extremely worrying’ for the agricultural community here.
Officials suspect it has been detected in two cows near Bangor.
A 20-kilometre temporary control zone has been brought in due to the disease, which can be devastating to herds.
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An all-island approach was adopted during the foot and mouth crisis in 2001.
And Leitrim councillor and farmer, Paddy O’Rourke, is calling for a similar approach this time.
Our reporter Eoghan Murphy met him at his farm in Carrigallen this morning to discuss.
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