Bluetongue suspected in Northern Ireland
Biting midges are most active from April to November and the potential for spread depends on climatic conditions and wind patterns, with lower temperatures significantly reducing the risk. File picture.
Department vets in Northern Ireland are investigating a suspected case of Bluetongue virus at a farm near Bangor, Co Down.
Results from DAERA's active surveillance for Bluetongue have indicated the presence of the disease in two cows.
