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First suspected bluetongue outbreak in Northern Ireland under investigation

The first suspected bluetongue virus outbreak in Northern Ireland is under investigation. The disease is believed to be affecting two cows near Bangor, Co Down. On Saturday the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) ...

29 Nov 2025 at 23:25

Northern Ireland

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

The first suspected case of bluetongue virus on the island of Ireland could have “serious consequences” for the agrifood sector, Stormont Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir has said. He said authorities on both sides of the border must work ...

30 Nov 2025 at 14:29

Northern Ireland

Testing ramped up after bluetongue virus thought likely to have reached NI

Testing has been ramped up after the first suspected Bluetongue case on the island of Ireland. Two cows have been culled after the alarm was raised at an abattoir close to Bangor, Co Down. Northern Ireland’s Agriculture, Environment and ...

01 Dec 2025 at 09:34

Northern Ireland

Further bluetongue testing after 44 more suspected cases found

Testing for bluetongue is to be ramped up after the virus was confirmed to have reached Northern Ireland and a further 44 suspected cases were identified in a Co Down cattle herd. Bluetongue is an animal disease that affects livestock ...

03 Dec 2025 at 14:46

Northern Ireland

Bluetongue suspected in second herd in Co Down

Disappointment has been expressed after a suspected case of bluetongue was flagged in a second herd in Co Down. Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) said the suspect case is on a farm ...

06 Dec 2025 at 20:23

Northern Ireland

Further bluetongue cases confirmed in Co Down herd

Further cases of bluetongue have been confirmed in a herd of cows in Co Down. Two cases of the disease were confirmed at a farm close to Bangor. On Friday, Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural ...

05 Dec 2025 at 14:32

Northern Ireland

Widespread culling ‘not the response’ to bluetongue in Northern Ireland – Muir

Widespread culling is not planned to be the response to the arrival of bluetongue in Northern Ireland, the Stormont Agriculture Minister has said. Two cases of the disease have been confirmed at a farm close to Bangor, Co ...

04 Dec 2025 at 13:14

Northern Ireland

Royal Ulster Winter Fair cattle classes cancelled over bluetongue disease

The Royal Ulster Winter Fair has announced that cattle classes have been cancelled over the arrival of bluetongue disease in Northern Ireland. At the weekend concern was raised at a potential case of the disease in a ...

08 Dec 2025 at 15:54

Northern Ireland

Some animal movements to resume following bluetongue cases

Some animal movements are to be permitted to resume following the discovery of the bluetongue virus in Northern Ireland. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) said farmers outside ...

09 Dec 2025 at 20:13

Northern Ireland

Suspected cases of bluetongue discovered on third Northern Ireland farm

Suspected cases of the bluetongue virus have been identified in cows on a third Co Down farm. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) said surveillance detected the suspected cases ...

11 Dec 2025 at 15:48

Northern Ireland

Suspected bluetongue cases found at fourth farm in Northern Ireland

Suspected cases of bluetongue have been identified at a fourth farm in Northern Ireland. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) announced on Tuesday evening that two further ...

16 Dec 2025 at 17:51

Northern Ireland

Bluetongue vaccine to be allowed in Ireland next year

A bluetongue vaccine is to be allowed in Ireland in 2026, the Irish agriculture minister has said. Martin Heydon said on Wednesday that bluetongue vaccination will be allowed in cattle and sheep in ...

17 Dec 2025 at 17:28

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