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Experts warn of ‘very high probability’ bluetongue will spread from Europe

Farmers have been warned of a “very high” probability of a new strain of bluetongue being brought in through midges blown over from Europe. A risk assessment for the animal disease in the wake of an outbreak which began in England last autumn warns ...

07 May 2024 at 17:49

Warning ‘high probability’ new strain of bluetongue will spread from Europe

Farmers have been warned of a “very high” probability of a new strain of bluetongue being brought in through midges blown over from Europe. Bluetongue is an animal disease that affects livestock such as cattle and sheep, with symptoms including a ...

07 May 2024 at 10:43

New biosecurity centre to tackle pandemics and animal disease gets £1bn funding

A £1 billion investment in a new national biosecurity centre will help tackle animal disease outbreaks and the risk of future pandemics, the Government said. The announcement is part of a new national security strategy being unveiled on Tuesday, ...

24 Jun 2025 at 09:50

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 Rural ...

01 Dec 2025 at 09:34

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 Affairs (Daera) ...

05 Dec 2025 at 14:25

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