Agribusiness faces new threat from bluetongue

Irish farmers are being urged to be vigilant, as authorities in Britain investigate an outbreak of Bluetongue disease.

The disease has been found in a cow in Suffolk. It affects sheep, cattle, deer and goats and is transmitted by insects.

The infected animal will now be culled, while others are tested.

Irish Farmers Association President Padraig Walshe has said he is hoping that the disease does not travel over here.