Northern Ireland confirms first bluetongue cases of 2026/27 winter
Three sheep on a County Down farm test positive following confirmed cases in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland.
Bluetongue has been detected in three sheep on a County Down farm, marking Northern Ireland’s first confirmed cases of the 2026/27 winter season.
Stormont’s Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir announced the findings, which follow confirmed cases in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland.