Live animal exports not impacted by bluetongue, says Dept

Live animal exports not impacted by bluetongue, says Dept

The Department of Agriculture has said it has provided a detailed briefing to all stakeholders surrounding the first detected case of the bluetongue virus in the Republic.

Councillor again highlights concerns over Bluetongue virus in Northern Ireland

Councillor James Burton (DUP) has called again on DAERA Minister Andrew Muir to respond to concerns regarding the spread of Bluetongue virus (BTV)…

Minister Heydon confirms the detection of bluetongue virus in Wexford

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, has confirmed that an outbreak of bluetongue has been detected in Co Wexford.

Farmers fear for livestock exports after bluetongue case confirmed

A second meeting on the first confirmed case of bluetongue in a cattle herd south of the border is be held today, writes Sarah Slater. The affected herd in Co. Wexford is the first case outside the North and an emergency meeting was held by the Department of Agriculture veterinary officials and farming organisations on Saturday to discuss its implications. It is expected the impact it may have on the Irish livestock export market will become cle…