Chief Veterinary Officer Brian Dooher said bluetongue virus had significant impact on the agri-food sector as a result of the ...

Bluetongue was confirmed at a herd close to Bangor, Co Down, last week and there has been another suspected case on a farm ...

New measures have been introduced today to relax some animal movements in the wake of the recent bluetongue virus outbreak in Co Down.

And pigs are just one of the 12 pests robbing farming families of Christmas joy. Other pests on Federated Farmers’ naughty list include wilding pines, possums, feral deer, feral goats, wild cats, ...

Northern Ireland imposes a 20km control zone after suspected bluetongue case near Bangor, prompting movement bans and urgent farmer warnings.

Bluetongue is primarily transmitted through biting midges and affects cattle, sheep, goats, deer, llamas and alpacas. Biting midges are most active from April to November and the potential for spread ...

Clonmellon plays a unique role in the development of Irish cuisine. It’s a big statement, but one solidified by the fact that ...

Pine trees and deer might stir up warm feelings of festive joy for many Kiwis, but for farmers they represent mostly cost, destruction and heartache. That’s why Federated Farmers has launched ...

DAERA has announced plans to allow some animal movements in the wake of the recent incursion of Bluetongue virus (BTV), in ...

A wildlife rehab center in Georgetown needs a new building to help critters. All Things Wild treated 5,000 animals from 166 ...

December 7, 2025 • The pigeon population has exploded — a result of people feeding the birds. For some it's a holy duty and a way to connect to nature. Critics point to health risks tied to exposure ...