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Bluetongue

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China suspends Irish beef imports after bluetongue outbreak in Wexford

China suspends Irish beef imports after bluetongue outbreak in Wexford

On January 22nd, post-slaughter sampling found a culled suckler cow to be antibody positive for bluetongue.

Bluetongue virus detected in Co Wexford herd, minister says

Bluetongue virus detected in Co Wexford herd, minister says

Ministeer for Agriculture, Martin Heydon said the virus is unlikely to spread widely at the moment because of low temperatures.

Financial support announced for testing of livestock at risk of bluetongue

Financial support announced for testing of livestock at risk of bluetongue

It comes after some relaxation of bluetongue restrictions in Northern Ireland in late December.

Bluetongue vaccine to be allowed in Ireland next year

Bluetongue vaccine to be allowed in Ireland next year

Suspected bluetongue cases found at fourth farm in Northern Ireland

Suspected bluetongue cases found at fourth farm in Northern Ireland

Some animal movements to resume following bluetongue cases

Some animal movements to resume following bluetongue cases

Royal Ulster Winter Fair cattle classes cancelled over bluetongue disease

Royal Ulster Winter Fair cattle classes cancelled over bluetongue disease

Bluetongue suspected in second herd in Co Down

Bluetongue suspected in second herd in Co Down

Sun, 07 Dec, 2025

A second temporary control zone has been established around the farm near Greyabbey.

Further bluetongue cases confirmed in Co Down herd

Further bluetongue cases confirmed in Co Down herd

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Northern Ireland’s department of agriculture said testing of livestock on nearby farms is continuing.

Further bluetongue testing after 44 more suspected cases found

Further bluetongue testing after 44 more suspected cases found

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Testing for bluetongue is to be ramped up after the identification of a further 44 suspected cases of the virus in a Co Down cattle herd.

Testing ramped up after bluetongue virus thought likely to have reached Co Down

Testing ramped up after bluetongue virus thought likely to have reached Co Down

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Two cows have been culled in a herd in Bangor, Co Down.

Suspected bluetongue case ‘could have serious consequences’ for agrifood sector

Suspected bluetongue case ‘could have serious consequences’ for agrifood sector

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025

Two cows have been culled and sampling is continuing on the rest of a herd in Co Down.

First suspected bluetongue outbreak in Northern Ireland under investigation

First suspected bluetongue outbreak in Northern Ireland under investigation

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025

The disease is believed to be affecting two cows near Bangor, Co Down.