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Editorial: UK's Bluetongue fears

It causes a high rate of death in infected sheep and fertility problems in infected cattle.

VIEWPOINTS 12 August 2026

Editorial: UK's Bluetongue fears

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Beet needs boron and fungicide after dry weather

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Bluetongue cases on the rise in Britain

Bluetongue cases on the rise in Britain

Bluetongue cases on the rise in Britain

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IFA sounds alarm as bluetongue cases rise in England

IFA sounds alarm as bluetongue cases rise in England

IFA sounds alarm as bluetongue cases rise in England

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First case of scrapie in five years confirmed in US

First case of scrapie in five years confirmed in US

Confirmation of the disease puts the United States' scrapie-free status under threat and may push the earliest possible date for national scrapie-free status to 2033.

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Higher bluetongue risk continues in warm weather

Higher bluetongue risk continues in warm weather

No new counties have been identified since Tipperary in May, according to Department of Agriculture.

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TB reactors down overall but seven counties now worse than 2025

TB reactors down overall but seven counties now worse than 2025

There are seven areas where TB looks to be getting worse, despite the overall reduction in reactors seen over recent months.

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Hot weather sees bluetongue cases on the rise in England

Hot weather sees bluetongue cases on the rise in England

The 2026 to 2027 season for the bluetongue virus began on 1 July, with 15 animals testing positive for the disease after displaying clinical signs.

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Muir clarifies TB skin test results

Muir clarifies TB skin test results

The positive skin test reaction is an almost certain indicator of bovine TB, Minister Muir has said

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Winter barley market is highly competitive

Winter barley market is highly competitive

Winter barley varieties are reaching high standards and there is plenty of choice for growers.

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Winter wheat variety choice is improving

Winter wheat variety choice is improving

The choice of varieties in winter wheat continues to improve and there are some good options available to growers.

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