Agri-Business
The Department of Agriculture said the cow detected with bluetongue in Co. Wexford had no clinical symptoms, Agriland understands.
Beef
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) will hold a "detailed briefing" to discuss the confirmed bluetongue case today (Monday, January 26).
There are no plans to introduce bluetongue disease (BTV) testing for all animal products entering the state.
N.Ireland
There will be a further relaxation of animal movement restrictions for farms within the bluetongue virus Temporary Control Zone in NI.
Teagasc has reiterated concerns around bluetongue and the impact it would have on Irish farming, and what farmers can do to reduce the risk.
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) is urging Irish farmers to be vigilant as bluetongue virus spreads to new regions of Europe and Britain.
Farmers near Kent have been notified that a surveillance zone in place because of a case of bluetongue virus (BTV) is to be extended.
