More bluetongue-related abortions and birth defects reported on farms Farmers Guardian Call for bluetongue vaccine option to be included in more schemes Agriland Bluetongue vaccination added to sheep and beef schemes Irish Farmers Journal INHFA welcomes bluetongue vaccine option in welfare schemes Agriland Source link
Bluetongue virus has been identified in a blood sample of an animal from a farm in Co Monaghan which was slaughtered in November 2025. The Department of Agriculture has undertaken the testing of cattle blood samples, taken for other disease detection purposes, in an aim to grasp in which geographic areas the virus may be … Read more
Bluetongue is the tip of the iceberg in terms of vector-borne animal diseases that are coming in Ireland’s direction. This is the very clear assertion of veterinary toxicologist, Alan Murphy. He works with the UK’s Animal Plant and Health Agency (APHA). He explained: “The challenge posed by vector-borne diseases will continue to grow over the … Read more
An outbreak of bluetongue has been detected in County Wexford, the Minister for Agriculture has said. On Saturday, Martin Heydon confirmed that the disease which affects livestock including cattle and sheep as well as goats, deer and llamas had been found in a herd. Mr Heydon said: “This is unwelcome news but unfortunately it is … Read more
This study explored different levels of closed housing and vector-proofing as a potential means to protect livestock from Culicoides and the risk of bluetongue disease. It demonstrated that the use of effective sealing materials, such as brushes around doors, can significantly reduce the presence of Culicoides in stables, while the addition of fine mesh did … Read more