Livestock1 day agoSome financial support for farmers in bluetongue zoneThe agriculture minister has ordered that laboratory costs will be met by the department for a limited time.1 day ago4 days agoLivestock project to find sustainable feed beginsThe €4m EU-funded research involves researchers from the UK, Belgium, Spain, Italy and Ireland.4 days ago12 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 20253 Dec 2025More than 40 suspected cases of bluetongue virus in NIA 20km temporary control zone was put in place by The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs on Saturday.3 Dec 20252 Dec 2025Testing to begin on farms after likely discovery of bluetongueIt comes after surveillance at an abattoir indicated the presence of the disease in two cows from a County Down farm. 2 Dec 2025...
