Spread by midges, bluetongue , poses no threat to the public or food safety but can have serious consequences for cloven hoofed animals like sheep and cattle [Getty Images] A 20km Temporary Control ...

Movements have been restricted since bluetongue virus was discovered at a farm near Bangor in November.

Ireland's coronavirus crisis is often described as an "all-island" emergency, shared with the British territory of Northern Ireland -- a sign, some say, that the pandemic has bolstered the ...

Since Ireland confirmed its first Bluetongue Virus Serotype 3 in January, only movements of cattle and sheep direct to slaughter have been allowed ...

Health chiefs in Ireland are sounding the alarm, urging people to stay alert for telltale symptoms of a particularly unpleasant bug that's currently making the rounds "at high levels." The HSE have ...

UK health chiefs have issued an urgent warning over the Nipah virus as it spreads in India, sparking pandemic fears. They warn that up to 75% of people infected with the virus could die. In the ...

A 20km Temporary Control Zone (TCZ) has been introduced as vets investigate the first suspected case of bluetongue virus (BTV-3) on the island of Ireland. The Department of Agriculture, Environment ...