Bluetongue (BTV-3) Confirmed on a Farm in County Down

Bluetongue virus confirmed on County Down farm

Officials from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs said the virus had been detected in three sheep.

Northern Ireland’s first cases of bluetongue this winter confirmed

Confirmed cases of virus this year were already reported in Great Britain and in the Republic

Bluetongue (BTV-3) confirmed on a farm in County Down

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has tonight confirmed that Bluetongue virus (BTV-3) has been detected in three sheep on a farm in County Down.

First Northern Ireland cases of BTV-3 this season confirmed as farmers urged to remain vigilant

Friday 13 November 2026 Bluetongue virus has been detected in three sheep on a farm in County Down, marking the first confirmed cases of the BTV-3 strain in Northern Ireland this season. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has urged livestock farmers across Northern Ireland to remain vigilant and report any suspected cases immediately. Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir confirmed the cases on Friday evening (13 Nov…