Bluetongue suspected in two cows at NI farm

A 20km Temporary Control Zone (TCZ) has been put in place in Co Down as DAERA warns farmers to remain vigilant

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 3 min read
Farmers are urged to be vigilent as bluetongue suspected in Northern Ireland
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Farmers are urged to be vigilent as bluetongue suspected in Northern Ireland

Vets in Northern Ireland are investigating a suspected case of bluetongue at a farm near Bangor in Co Down. Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs The Department of Agriculture,...

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