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Bird flu vaccine trials begin in the UK

The UK has begun new vaccine trials in turkeys to assess whether targeted immunisation can help curb the spread of bird flu

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 March 2026

Bird flu vaccine trials begin in the UK

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ISA to monitor bluetongue situation closely

ISA to monitor bluetongue situation closely

PEDIGREE 10 March 2026

Bluetongue: shackles to come off north-south live trade on Friday

Bluetongue: shackles to come off north-south live trade on Friday

NEWS 5 March 2026

Bluetongue has been here five months - analysis

Bluetongue has been here five months - analysis

Bluetongue has been here five months - analysis

NEWS 25 February 2026

Bluetongue cases in Louth and Wicklow

Bluetongue cases in Louth and Wicklow

Bluetongue cases in Louth and Wicklow

NEWS 23 February 2026

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500,000 foot-and-mouth disease vaccines land in Cyprus after three outbreaks

500,000 foot-and-mouth disease vaccines land in Cyprus after three outbreaks

There have been 31 cases of the virus reported in cattle and sheep across three separate farms in northern Cyprus.

NEWS 31 January 2026

Farmers north and south eager to see cattle trade return to normality

Farmers north and south eager to see cattle trade return to normality

The IFA and UFU are reporting that farmers both sides of the border wish to see the trade of breeding cattle and sheep reopen.

NEWS 31 January 2026

Bluetongue’s impact on live exports could soften this summer

Bluetongue’s impact on live exports could soften this summer

A reclassification of bluetongue will see EU member states turn away from attempting to eradicate the disease.

NEWS 31 January 2026

Farmer Writes: incessant rain can go away now please

Farmer Writes: incessant rain can go away now please

There’s just no escaping the rain and the latest forecast doesn’t give much reason for hope either, writes Tommy Moyles from his farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty, Co Cork.

FARMER WRITES 31 January 2026

Over 1,500 cattle and sheep on farms where bluetongue was found

Over 1,500 cattle and sheep on farms where bluetongue was found

Bluetongue was confirmed in a farm near Duncannon, Co Wexford, having been found in an animal moved from a herd near Blackwater earlier this month.

NEWS 31 January 2026

New BYDV guidelines on the way

New BYDV guidelines on the way

There was lots of news on plant viruses at the National Tillage Conference and new guidelines on BYDV are set to come from this research.

NEWS 31 January 2026

Bluetongue: what do you want to know about the virus?

Bluetongue: what do you want to know about the virus?

What are your questions about the bluetongue virus? Send us your questions by filling out the form below and we will aim to answer them next week.

NEWS 31 January 2026

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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