Newry Show Society has taken the decision not to make bluetongue vaccination a mandatory requirement for cattle and sheep entering its upcoming 2026 event. This is in contrast with Balmoral Show, where vaccination has been made a key condition of entry. Newry Show Society chair, Brian Lockhart explained: “We contacted the Department of Agriculture on the bluetongue issue, whose veterinary staff indicated that bluetongue vaccination would not be …
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