The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) has said the confirmation of a case of the bluetongue virus in Co Wexford is “deeply worrying”.
However, it said its message to farmers is not to panic, and to be vigilant and immediately report any symptoms of bluetongue in their animals to the Department of Agriculture and local vet.
An emergency meeting was held by the Department of Agriculture this afternoon to discuss the current situation and the implications of the development.
Department of Agriculture veterinary officials and stakeholders, including farming organisations, took part in the online meeting.
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon previously announced…