Bluetongue vaccinations will be permitted in 2026

Minister for Agriculture, Martin Heydon, has announced today that blue tongue vaccines will be permitted in Ireland in 2026 following a fourth confirmed outbreak in Northern Ireland

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025 - 17:07

Zoe Geary

It was announced today that bluetongue vaccination will be permitted in cattle and sheep in Ireland in 2026.

This follows the recent detection of four outbreaks of bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV3) in Northern Ireland.

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<p>The cases, which are suspected in two cattle, were detected as part of surveillance within the temporary control zone. File picture</p>

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