Bluetongue virus found in second herd of Irish cows amid ‘rapidly evolving situation’ as new restriction zone in place

DISAPPOINTMENT has been expressed after a suspected case of bluetongue was flagged in a second herd in Co Down. Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) said the suspect case is on a farm close to Greyabbey. It follows the confirmation of more than 40 cases of bluetongue at a herd close…