Livestock2 days agoBluetongue virus in Wexford herd and suspected case in PortavogieThe cattle in county Wexford is the latest confirmed case of the virus. 2 days ago5 days agoLivestock market to relocate miles outside cityThe market has been at its current site since 1960, but its origins are Anglo-Saxon.5 days ago8 Jan 2026Some financial support for farmers in bluetongue zoneThe agriculture minister has ordered that laboratory costs will be met by the department for a limited time.8 Jan 20266 Jan 2026Livestock project to find sustainable feed beginsThe €4m EU-funded research involves researchers from the UK, Belgium, Spain, Italy and Ireland.6 Jan 202612 Dec 2025Bluetongue restrictions on livestock market to be relaxedThe market will be able to accept livestock from outside the temporary control zone from 16 December.12 Dec 20259 Dec 2025Bluetongue restriction relief for some farmersSome animal movements will be permitted from farms outside the temporary control zones.9 Dec 20256 Dec 2025New suspected case of bluetongue virus discoveredVets are investigating a suspect case of the virus in a cow which sits in the existing 20km Temporary Control Zone (TCZ).6 Dec 20255 Dec 2025Bluetongue control zone may be extended across NI, says ministerAndrew Muir told Good Morning Ulster further measures may be put in place to try and stop the spread of bluetongue virus.5 Dec 20255 Dec 2025Draft animal welfare law to be reviewed by panelThe panel is to examine how Jersey regulates the control of pets and livestock in public spaces.5 Dec 2025...
