AgriculturefromIndependent2 weeks agoA festive nightmare - my Christmas heifer is trapped in the NorthA pedigree British Blue heifer gifted at Christmas is unable to cross the border and remains stuck in Northern Ireland due to a bluetongue outbreak.
AgriculturefromIrish Independent1 month agoSuspected bluetongue outbreak in Co Down sparks 20km control zone and all-island alertBluetongue virus (BTV-3) detected in two cows near Bangor prompted a 20km Temporary Control Zone and movement restrictions to limit livestock spread.